Actuakers One of my all time favorites.

Reptileenbu Did you people see the same film I saw?

Marva It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

Scarlet The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Scott LeBrun Bill Murray essays the role of notorious real-life "Gonzo" journalist Dr. Hunter S. Thompson in this somewhat biographical, offbeat cult comedy. He's not particularly reliable (at least, not in this portrayal), and has a pretty carefree approach to life, not to mention a highly substance-enhanced approach to life. His compatriot in some of his experiences is the equally deranged attorney-turned-revolutionary Lazlo (Peter Boyle).I've read that this so-so picture only kind of scratches the surface when it comes to Thompson, not bothering to really give a measured portrayal of the man or illustrate just what made him so interesting as a writer and personality. There's still some comedic value, though, in the way that Murray's Thompson brings so much chaos to his surroundings, how he can spit in the face of decorum. There's not much of a "story" here, but screenwriter John Kaye and producer / director Art Linson use some Thompson experiences as set pieces: the prosecution of several youths on drug charges (for which the writer is present), the so-called coverage of a Super Bowl game, and, most memorably, Thompson becoming part of the entourage covering the Richard Nixon presidential campaign. (This leads to an encounter between Thompson and Nixon himself.)Ultimately, the cast is better than their material. Murray looks like he's having a "high" old time, and Boyle is just wonderful. They are very well assisted by a gallery of familiar faces such as Bruno Kirby, Rene Auberjonois, R.G. Armstrong, De Wayne Jessie, Mark Metcalf, Janit Baldwin, Jerry Maren, Craig T. Nelson, and Nancy Parsons. The music score is by rock superstar Neil Young.At the very least, "Where the Buffalo Roam" has inspired this viewer to actually check out some of Thompsons' writings and see why he is so revered.Six out of 10.

TheDoomSong I have been a fan of Thompson as a writer and person for at least ten years now and read most of his books and articles as well as a couple of books about him. Thompson's life- and writing style is, if anything, unique and a movie about him that features a structured and clear plot would go completely against what defined Thompson. Having said that I will admit that "Buffalo" seems fractured and does not have a definite beginning and ending, but Murray captures a lot of Thompson's mannerisms and the episodes the movie is composed around are all interesting and fun to watch. All in all I would say that the movie is a success as it keeps the audience entertained and adapts Thompson's writing style adequately. If you are interested in Thompson and like Bill Murray as an actor, "Buffalo" will be right up your alley and a comparison with Gilliam's "Fear and Loathing" is interesting, especially when you've already watched the real Thompson in one of the documentaries.

evitan_gtr2 let's see, first of all i never saw Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas to ever hear about Thompson. Nor did ever see Where the Buffalo Roam,I got introduced to Thompson by a friend of mine who gave me the book, Better Than Sex. That was a couple of years of go, the thing about the movie is its up to par with the writing style Thompson had. its not funny to be a comedy, but it isn't that serious either. i enjoyed this movie, i thought it expressed the true gonzo fashion in its raw form. Do i consider myself a fan? Not really, i do have several books by Tompson, I like his writing style. Just remember that films, writing, music, and all other sorts of media is art. just because you don't like the movie, doesn't mean that its that bad. you're probably not educated enough to understand its content, its true meaning.

johnnynitro37 Very interesting to see everybody's opinion on this film...from the Murray fan's who know nothing of Thompson to the Thompson fans who think nothing of Murray. To those who have seen both Buffalo and FnL, it should be apparent that either HST really acted like that, or Depp just copied Murray. Either way, this film falls just short of passable only due to Linson's mis-direction...The film seems to serve better as a pastiche of popular Thompson pieces rather than a cohesive succession of events...with no overarching direction, the movie dovetails into preachy idealism and disjointed plot angles that ultimately don't arrive at a narrative conclusion...Still, as has been the common disclaimer, the movie is necessary for anyone who considers themselves to be rabid HST fans...It should be noted, also, that several critics, and even HST himself, have hinted, if not completely insinuated, that his use of drugs in his work, to an extent, was exaggerated for numerous reasons, not the least of which is to expand and authoritative his voice as that of his disgruntled generation...I cringe when I see so many people who seem to be more fascinated by his drug use than his actual body of work...Obviously he used a fair amount of drugs in his life, but it seems to have cast a permanent, impenetrable shadow over his legacy, as if using copious amounts of drugs somehow solidified his credibility...I like drugs, but this misunderstanding of HST and his work is demeaning both to his family and his future...