Buffalo Soldiers

A strange movie. The story flies well below the radar, never hitting anything like a high note. Yet, it still holds the viewer's attention. A large amount of credit must go to Joaquin Phoenix, whose performance mirrors the story: understated but arresting nonetheless. Phoenix's supply room sharpie holds court throughout the film. It's a pleasure to watch him fleecing his way through an uninspiring Army career, and to watch him bounce back against all efforts to rein him in--all the while giving his character an implied depth that by all rights just shouldn't be there. Take a look and you'll see what I mean.