Buffaloed
Buffaloed

Buffaloed

2020Movie95 minEnglish

Set in the underworld of debt-collecting, homegrown hustler Peg Dahl will do anything to escape Buffalo, NY.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users75%
Director: Tatiana MaslanyGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Peg Dahl, a hustler from Buffalo, NY, is drowning in debt and looking for a way out. After getting involved in the predatory world of debt collection, she sees an opportunity to get rich quick. As she climbs the ladder, she finds herself in a dangerous game, pitting her against a ruthless operative and her own moral compass.

Critical Reception

Buffaloed received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its sharp satire and Zoey Deutch's performance, though some found the plot formulaic. Audiences generally responded well to its fast-paced energy and dark humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Zoey Deutch delivers a standout performance in this sharp, darkly comedic satire.
  • The film effectively skewers the predatory nature of the debt collection industry.
  • While the story treads familiar ground, its energetic pacing and biting wit make it engaging.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's humor and the lead actress's performance, finding it entertaining and thought-provoking. Some found the subject matter a bit intense, but overall it was considered a solid watch.

Fun Fact

Director Tatiana Maslany is also an acclaimed actress, known for her role in the BBC America series 'Orphan Black'.

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For those of us who aren't victims to the horrid financial hellscape depicted in 'Buffaloed', there is the occasional broken fourth wall, which seems to be the done thing these days thanks to films like 'The Wolf Of Wall Street' and 'The Bi...