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The joined-at-the-hip team of director Richard Donner and star Mel Gibson (all the Lethal Weapon movies and Conspiracy Theory) had obvious fun resurrecting the Wild Western comedy television series about a roguish rambler-gambler. In Maverick, Gibson assumes the role of cardsharp Bret Maverick, equally quick with a pair of aces and a pair of guns. Good sport James Garner (who played Maverick on TV) takes another role, as a lawman who travels alongside the hero to a big-money poker game on a riverboat. The real peach in this fruit salad of satire and broad jokes, however, is Jodie Foster, who plays a crafty Southern belle quite adept at poker herself. Sexy, funny, and (from the onscreen evidence) a great kisser, Foster has never been more of a delight. Written by William Goldman (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid). --Tom Keogh
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Maverick is directed by Richard Donner and written by William Goldman. It stars Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster and James Garner, with support coming from Alfred Molina, Graham Greene and James Coburn. The music is scored by Randy Newman and Vilmos Zsigmond is on photography. It's based on the 1950s television series of the same name and the plot finds Gibson as Maverick and follows his attempt to take his place in a major five-card draw poker tournament. With Foster and Garner in tow, there's plenty of adventures and misadventures along the way.
After Costner's Dances With Wolves and Eastwood's Unforgiven had reignited interest in the Western genre in the 90s, Richard Donner and his team felt the time was right to unleash a light hearted Western on the mainstream audience. Timming was important, as was the casting, but Maverick is the sort of family friendly fun that could in truth be released at any time in any decade and still be a hit at the box office. It's not particularly clever in narrative or themes, but with its blending of action, romance and comedy seamlessly coming together as a whole, Maverick is practically hard to dislike. Even the cast seem to be having a real good time, with Gibson smooth and roguish, Foster dainty yet spunky and Garner (the original Maverick from the TV show) offering up a sort of stoic maturity over proceedings. With all three playing the comedy with ease (how great it is to see Foster in such a role). Donner and Goldman have also shown respect to both the TV show and the Western in general (check out those lovely landscapes), while it's always fun to play spot the numerous stars in cameos.
Harmless fluff, then, but always watchable and never once over reaching itself by trying to be something its not. 8/10
After Costner's Dances With Wolves and Eastwood's Unforgiven had reignited interest in the Western genre in the 90s, Richard Donner and his team felt the time was right to unleash a light hearted Western on the mainstream audience. Timming was important, as was the casting, but Maverick is the sort of family friendly fun that could in truth be released at any time in any decade and still be a hit at the box office. It's not particularly clever in narrative or themes, but with its blending of action, romance and comedy seamlessly coming together as a whole, Maverick is practically hard to dislike. Even the cast seem to be having a real good time, with Gibson smooth and roguish, Foster dainty yet spunky and Garner (the original Maverick from the TV show) offering up a sort of stoic maturity over proceedings. With all three playing the comedy with ease (how great it is to see Foster in such a role). Donner and Goldman have also shown respect to both the TV show and the Western in general (check out those lovely landscapes), while it's always fun to play spot the numerous stars in cameos.
Harmless fluff, then, but always watchable and never once over reaching itself by trying to be something its not. 8/10
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I rarely hear 'Maverick' talked about at all, and when I do it is generally liked, but no more; it seems to get a general rating of about 3.5-4. However, I tend to think of it as a minor classic.
It doesn't have a clear genre... it feeds off a series which many of it's viewers will be too young to remember; it is an adventure without superlative stunts, a western without bloodshed, and a subliminal 'who dunnit'. It has a bit of action, a bit of gritty period detail, and as a comedy it operates on several levels. Doesn't matter. A witty dialogue, some wonderful characters, a very catholic use of an amazing range of scenery and a twist in the tale make it a warm, witty and ultimately satisfying production.
There's nothing serious here... the film is a wise-cracking, light-hearted piece which lampoons gamblers, lawmen, gunfighters, Native Americans, settlers, European Aristocracy and even reaches forward a century to get a laugh out of Danny Glover's Lethal Weapon cameo. All the main actors do a splendid job, with Jodie Foster just pipping Mel Gibson and Alfred Molina turning in his usual captivating performance; and a very strong cast of supporting characters (amongst whom Graham Greene deserves particular metion) complete a rich performance.
Technically, the film seems to me to be very well paced, excellently written, and the cinematography is superior.
This is one I keep a copy of.
It doesn't have a clear genre... it feeds off a series which many of it's viewers will be too young to remember; it is an adventure without superlative stunts, a western without bloodshed, and a subliminal 'who dunnit'. It has a bit of action, a bit of gritty period detail, and as a comedy it operates on several levels. Doesn't matter. A witty dialogue, some wonderful characters, a very catholic use of an amazing range of scenery and a twist in the tale make it a warm, witty and ultimately satisfying production.
There's nothing serious here... the film is a wise-cracking, light-hearted piece which lampoons gamblers, lawmen, gunfighters, Native Americans, settlers, European Aristocracy and even reaches forward a century to get a laugh out of Danny Glover's Lethal Weapon cameo. All the main actors do a splendid job, with Jodie Foster just pipping Mel Gibson and Alfred Molina turning in his usual captivating performance; and a very strong cast of supporting characters (amongst whom Graham Greene deserves particular metion) complete a rich performance.
Technically, the film seems to me to be very well paced, excellently written, and the cinematography is superior.
This is one I keep a copy of.
Format:DVD
Maverick is a good film inspired by the television series of the same name. The performances from the principal cast are good even if they are just in the most part playing it for laughs. Overall, a good film but don't expect too much from it.
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brilliant film. had to buy it because i havent seen it for years and its still good now.
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delivered very quick and packaged well
Published 14 months ago by Matthew Rogers
Entertainingly funny and superficial with good bathtub scenes
A worthy little film on the far west the way we can see it today, a big farce. Everything is false. A woman is playing poker and picking pockets. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Jacques COULARDEAU
Maverick Rides Again.
Roy Huggins the creator of Maverick is one of those persons whose name does not spring to mind when you think of westerns, which is sad because he was a person who was one of the... Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2010 by Bob Salter
Maverick DVD
We first saw this in America. It is just an excellent movie. It's really funny and is great viewing for the whole family. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2009 by Buzzers
When Mel Was Good To Watch
Maverick is a gentle reminder of how good Mel Gibson is in light comedic roles. There are a few laugh out loud moments but mostly this film makes you smile. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2009 by G. R. Donaldson
Don't bother
As at least one of the reviews in favour of this film came from the UK I thought I was in with a chance of being amused. Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2008 by Susan
Well adapted from TV to the Big Screen
This version of Maverick stars Mel Gibson as Bret Maverick, and James Garner, the original Maverick, as Zane Cooper. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2007 by Jay
The most twisted movie of all times!
Well, it is!
What I mean is that it's probably the movie containing the most twists ever to be made! Read more
What I mean is that it's probably the movie containing the most twists ever to be made! Read more
Published on 24 July 2005 by Runar Jenssen
Great comedy without depth.
Maverick” is a ”who-cheats-who?”-comedy about a number of tricksters who converge on a riverboat-gambling-competition in the Wild West. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2004 by syhob
Forget the critics!
The film is a truly funny magical comic masterpiece. The two male leads offer some great scenes, but the very best performance by far is that of Oscar-winning actress Jodie Foster... Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2003 by www.badgerland.co.uk
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