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American Buffalo is an example of David Mamet's ear for dialogue and his way with the gritty underbelly of society. Perhaps no other movie has so deftly demonstrated Mamet's unique sense of rhythm in spoken language. The movie is engrossing and entertaining, all the while using only one location and three characters. Dustin Hoffman is revoltingly slimy as Teach, and Dennis Franz perfects the conflicted role of Don that he originated on stage many years ago. A must see for any fan of Mamet or student of the human condition.

3 1/2 hours to tell me that life is random? Please. At one point I considered tearing off my arm so that I had something to throw at the screen. There was not a single character who earned my sympathy, my anger, my happiness, or anything other than my total apathy. The only performance worth the stock it was recorded on was John C. Reilly's, and he wasn't even that prominent. Do yourself a favor, and give your money to the guy holding the sign on the off-ramp -- anything that will keep you from seeing this movie!