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Director: Gregor Jordan Year: 2001 Language: English Country: America

Set in West Germany in 1989 at the height of the cold war, Buffalo soldiers tells the story of Ray Elwood, an American soldier stationed in Germany. He does some dodgy stuff on the side, selling army supplies and cooking Morphine into Heroin for sale to soldiers on the base.

When a new top Sargeant arrives at the base, he doesn't take too kindly to Elwood, even moreso when Elwood begins dating his daughter. Eventually the sargeant discovers Elwoods side business and goes after him.

Ray Elwood is played by Joaquin Phoenix (Signs, Gladiator) and although I find him a bit annoying, he does a reasonable job in this role. The film is quite funny in places as well as having a reasonable plot. Although not amazing, it is reasonably entertaining throughout and a good laugh.

Dave W - 6th June, 2004 - 19:25