Buffalo (III) (2015) User Reviews

Sentimental

[cnyy · 8/10 · 11 April 2023]

Thank goodness this movie doesn't close with the old man's death or some kind of reconciliation with his son. I like that there is no absolute ending. It isn't exactly a cliff hanger for that matter. But it resembles real life and leaves room for imagination. I also like that the movie includes some apparently incidental events, like the scene where Ben's ex and her boyfriend come to drop off their daughter. Even the title itself. It gives the picture a more complete and realistic appeal.

A tear jerker all right. The plot is dramatic but plausible. The character building discrete but seamless. The lead actor is superb.

great movie

[isettabruce · 10/10 · 7 March 2015]

very moving film about a man going to the funeral of the wife he abandoned 30 years before. roger is a very interesting character study. loner cab driver with a heart of gold. William McCallum gives a bravado performance as Roger. the tag line "roger only started living once he learned he was dying" fits perfectly. This film is deeply touching, humorous, sad and happy all at once. Michael McCallum directs in a manner that gets the best out of all the performers. Scooter the dog gets a nod for best supporting actor. The cast does an admirable job with some tough subject matter. The soundtrack is also top-notch. For a locally produced picture, it provides the depth of a big budget Hollywood picture. The entire cast and crew did an amazing job.

A Very Solid Film

[VoodooChild76 · 10/10 · 8 July 2017]

This movie has a very well-developed central character, great supporting cast and surprisingly solid soundtrack for an independent production. Without going into spoiler details, the movie deals with life's unavoidable realities -- a long lost, but never forgotten past, the redemptive quality of human relationships, our inescapable mortality and inexhaustible ability to love -- it treats all these subjects with equal parts humor, dignity and somberness. It's a solid film that I'd recommend...and I'm used to watching much more big budget, yet less substantive Hollywood productions.