erbtx1
The one thing that I really haven't seen anyone mention is that none of the little "vignettes" that Hunter goes through are things he actually did. F&L is based on his book, which is based on events that he actually reported on. WTBR is a jangled mess. Not to say I don't enjoy it, but there is very little that is taken from his works.For instance, Hunter did not go and cover the '72 super bowl. But he did cover the LA Raiders for a little while in i believe 1970 and failed covering the Ali-Frazier fight in Zaire in 1975. Which I think what this segment is alluding to.The scene were Lazlo is in court is taken from "Strange Rumblings in Aztlan" but that was about a murder case involving a Chicano journalist and the LA police.During the '72 presidential campaign he was covering the Democrats and George McGovern not Nixon. His only personal encounter with Nixon came in 1968 when they discussed football in the back of Nixon's car on the way to the airport.And drug/arms running to Latin America with Lazlo/Acosta? Never happened, but Hunter did think Acosta was killed under similar circumstances.I'm just saying that the movie is entertaining and Bill Murray does a very good job. But it is not based at all in reality.
itamarscomix
Where the Buffalo Roam is a semi-biographic, loosely based on reality, film about Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson. But of course, with Thompson, who's to say what's reality? While it in no way equals Fear & Loathing as a cinematic creation, Where the Buffalo Roam is a very worthy film by its own right, and as a portrayal of the actual Thompson it's probably better; Murray does a wonderful job, maybe not a eccentric as Depp but closer to the man himself; and the movie is very successful in showing just what made Thompson a unique individual, a cult figure and a landmark personality in the world of journalism. Peter Boyle is also terrific, giving depth and complexity to a character that was more a grotesque caricature when played by Benicio Del Toro in Gilliam's film.
The_Great_Fausto
This movie was great; it wasn't really as much a movie about Thompson, but more of a movie about his and Oscar Zeta Acosta's relationship as friends and partners. It gives a nice idea of what Thompson and Oscar Zeta Acosta's friendship was like, turbulences and all. Although "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" captures Thompson's writing, "Where the Buffalo Roam" gives more of a realistic insight on Thompson and Acosta. It also captures different stories from some of Thompson's other work, my favorite being the piece from "Fear and Loathing: On The Campaign Trail '72", Thompson's first hand account of Nixon's campaign for office. This movie is perfect for hardcore Thompson fans or just anyone wanting to learn about the legendary journalist. I give it an 8 out of 10.
StanMakitadonuts
I only recently heard of this movie, and i'm quite surprised that I didn't hear of it earlier. Seeing as I watched and loved Fear and loathing in las vegas with Johnny Depp, I was super stoked to watch this. After seeing the first few scenes, I noticed how well Bill Murray portrays Hunter Thompson. It's completely from the same world as Depp's variation, With more of an 80's feel. This wacky story may not appeal to everyone, people looking for a deep story line or a lot of action won't like this. But if you are into Hunter Thompsons work, or Bill Murray, you will definitely enjoy this walk on the wild side7/10
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