AMERICAN BUFFALO Reviews — Page 2

Matt Rogers said: "willep said: "I’d wager there are a lot of people, myself included, who have no idea what you are talking about re Mamet’s recent remarks."

If you truly have no idea, all it takes is a very quick Google search. Dozens of stories will come flying up."

Yes, I’m aware of how Google works. But my point still stands that there are probably plenty of people out there that have no idea what Mamet is up to (and aren’t on these boards to have people to tell them to Google him).

Theatrely is positive on Rockwell and Fishburne, negative on Criss and everything else.

"Am I spending too much time on the casting choices? Maybe, but it’s not like Pepe’s direction commanded my attention anywhere else throughout the hour-forty play. Apparently disinterested in the text, or in showing his directorial hand, he lets the cast wander about Scott Pask’s purposely messy set without any ambition, or even pointed aimlessness. He also permits what few moments the script provides for contemporary contemplation — Rockwell’s character angrily calling Fishburne’s a racial epithet, for example — to go uncommented. This laissez-faire directing doesn’t allow the second act’s mounting troubles to build or release; a fight breaks out, sort of, it gets resolved, sort of, the play ends."

https://www.theatrely.com/post/american-buffalo-doesnt-tame-its-beast-review

https://twitter.com/mrjasonrbrown/status/1514779804062552075?s=21&t=EQ9dVClv7sRlOk7ehfvWmA

Hollywood Reporter is positive on the cast, negative on the material

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/american-buffalo-david-mamet-1235130707/

It's really something to see how Mamet's bigoted public statements are overshadowing nearly every review. We'll see how it affects box office, but what a way to tarnish a legacy. And for what?

EthelMae said: "Regardless of reviews, this one is going to be a tough sell after Mr. Mamet’s remarks on FOX. Close it. His mouth, I mean."

lol No one is thinking about his comments outside this board lol

MasterThespian 2 said: "Bwaygurl2 said: "Impeach2017 said: "I seem to recall Mr. Criss portraying himself as a gay ally at one time. Of course we all know that the act will be dropped at the first sign of a wad of cash or the prospect of an edgy acting honor. But at any rate, we get to hear of the heartwarming heteronormative news of his child's baby mam giving birth. Good news all around for Mr. Criss."

Super normal take on the situation."

Seriously. Did Criss steal your seat on the bus?

Like all things in life, seems like these reviews are following political lines. The Post liked it while the Guardian didn’t. Anyway, the reviewers I most respect are positive. While I don’t endorse any of Mamet’s recent comments, I want to see this cast at work and will be going in May. Need to separate the artist from the art. Dig deep enough and you can find dirt on any actor, writer, musician, etc. Can’t boycott them all."

I agree. This is the reason I don’t have any social media. I also couldn’t be bothered to have IG/FB anymore anyway. While I respect their view points, I don’t necessarily need to know them or have them influence if I like a show or not.

OffOnBwayHi said: "EthelMae said: "Regardless of reviews, this one is going to be a tough sell after Mr. Mamet’s remarks on FOX. Close it. His mouth, I mean."

lol No one is thinking about his comments outside this board lol"

Except that is absolutely not true.

Your choice. But where do you draw the line…and how far back do you go? Mozart wasn’t a great guy. If you refuse to associate with any company, artist, actor, writer, musician, etc. that offends you, you’re left with…..what?

A lonely, boring, isolated existence.

MasterThespian 2 said: "Your choice. But where do you draw the line…and how far back do you go? Mozart wasn’t a great guy. If you refuse to associate with any company, artist, actor, writer, musician, etc. that offends you, you’re left with…..what?

A lonely, boring, isolated existence."

There is “being offended”, and then there is lining the pockets with cash of the guy who just stated that male teachers are probably pedophiles. I don’t care how good the set and the acting is. I would not give this production a single dime.

My partner doesn't want to go to the show anymore because of the recent comments. While I didn't care for the comments either, I still want to go see the show. By all accounts, it's a good production. Honestly, I'm just tired of keeping track of what people say anymore.

Understudy or not, they're required to offer a refund to anyone who wants one, since they're all above-the-title stars.

TaffyDavenport said: "Understudy or not, they're required to offer a refund to anyone who wants one, since they're all above-the-title stars."

Is that how it works? Thanks for the update.