- Format: PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Sony Pictures
- DVD Release Date: 3 Oct 2005
- Run Time: 127 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000A0XTQM
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 42,303 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Director Lawrence Kasdan (The Big Chill) clearly set out to make an old-fashioned Western, but he couldn't help bringing a hip, self-conscious attitude to the proceedings. Silverado thus finds its own funky tone--sometimes rousing, sometimes winking. Four cowpokes converge on a little Western burg called Silverado; they're played by Kevin Kline (a distinctly modern kind of Western hero), Scott Glenn, Danny Glover, and the rowdy young Kevin Costner. Kasdan peppers the somewhat generic action with smart dialogue and a parade of quirky supporting players, including John Cleese as a sheriff who seems to have stepped straight from a Monty Python sketch into an Old West saloon. Bruce Broughton supplies the music, a real throwback to the glory days of thundering Western themes. One thing's for sure: Silverado's a lot more fun than the later Kasdan-Costner Western, Wyatt Earp. --Robert Horton
Synopsis
Four unlikely heroes attempt to reclaim a helpless town from a corrupt sheriff and his mercenaries in this classic star-studded western.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Don't be turned off by the soft visuals in the opening credits. Once they've rolled through, the picture quality really excels and the New Mexico settings really shine in this classic modern western. Definitely worth the upgrade to blu ray with some scenes offering real dimensionality. Rousing score (Dolby True HD audio) by Bruce Broughton though not much LFE, provides great energy and a real sense of excitement.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
This is a fabulous movie on Blu-Ray. I live in the US and bought at amazon UK beecause it was priced much lower. AQ and PQ are the best this has ever been!
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I like this movie a lot, but I find myself fast-forwarding through parts of it. I like the story and the look of the film. I like westerns and I like the way this movie brings back so many themes and yet keeps them fresh. I sure like the actors. Kevin Kline is one of the most likable and accomplished actors around. Scott Glenn, in my view, is one of the most underrated of actors, and one who for whatever reason never was able to break through into major stardom. Linda Hunt brings so much humanity to the movie, and Brian Dennehy brings so much sly, ruthless aggression. I sure liked those long dustbusters he wore. And Kasdan keeps the action going; there are shootouts at regular intervals, as well as bar fights, ambushes, and high-spirited showdowns. Kevin Costner does a great job as Glenn's younger brother, fast with his pistols and always ready for a good time.
But the movie has so many subplots and side stories for every character except, I think, the kid brother. There's Kline's relationship with Dennehy to think about, then Kline's relationship with Hunt. There's Glenn and his other, homesteading brother and family. There's Glover with his father and then Glover with his sister. Then there's Goldblum with Glover's sister. For me, there are just too many stories. I appreciate that Kasdan wanted to talk about racism in the early west. Except as a vehicle for that subject, I can't see that Glover, his father or his sister bring anything else to the main story line. Perhaps that's enough of a reason. Goldblum seems to me to be an extraneous character, especially without any real need for Glover's sister. And what was John Cleese doing? He's such a recognizable personality that he sort of imbalances the scenes when he appears.
For me, Kasdan came up with a big bag of good stuff, but some of the stuff is better than other stuff. If he'd been a bit less ambitious, or at least willing to edit a bit more, I think he'd have had a more powerful and effective movie. It runs a tad over two hours, but it seems longer to me. Still, it's fun to watch.
The DVD looks just fine
But the movie has so many subplots and side stories for every character except, I think, the kid brother. There's Kline's relationship with Dennehy to think about, then Kline's relationship with Hunt. There's Glenn and his other, homesteading brother and family. There's Glover with his father and then Glover with his sister. Then there's Goldblum with Glover's sister. For me, there are just too many stories. I appreciate that Kasdan wanted to talk about racism in the early west. Except as a vehicle for that subject, I can't see that Glover, his father or his sister bring anything else to the main story line. Perhaps that's enough of a reason. Goldblum seems to me to be an extraneous character, especially without any real need for Glover's sister. And what was John Cleese doing? He's such a recognizable personality that he sort of imbalances the scenes when he appears.
For me, Kasdan came up with a big bag of good stuff, but some of the stuff is better than other stuff. If he'd been a bit less ambitious, or at least willing to edit a bit more, I think he'd have had a more powerful and effective movie. It runs a tad over two hours, but it seems longer to me. Still, it's fun to watch.
The DVD looks just fine
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Overloaded with western cliches but sit back and enjoy
Silverado draws on a large number of western cliches but the result is a very entertaining film for someone who enjoys westerns from the John Wayne era such as She Wore a Yellow... Read more
Published 2 months ago by James Bowen
One of the Best!!
This is one of my favourite westerns of all time. It has it all! The cast is fabulous, with an unending array of known actors. The story and production values are great.
Published 3 months ago by Mr Bruce Gaydon
Bought for father-in-law
If he loves cow-boys, if he loves action, if he loves horses, he will love this film. Blu-ray also means crytal clear images. Over to you.
Published 3 months ago by S. Hill
Great Film - Being BR is irrelevant
I had this on DVD, I ended up with it on BR too, for complicated reasons.
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Published 4 months ago by Cooper Matthew
Silverado in Blu-ray
I already have this film on DVD, but watching it in blu-ray wow ! so I now have a great film and in HD format great
Published 5 months ago by I. Pocock
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The DVD was of good quality and enjoyed; acting, action and effects good. I have seen the DVD before, so it did not have the same initial impact as when I first saw it as some... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. T. N. Allsup
Sit back and partially enjoy
I have previously stated that i am a bit of a western fanatic but normally only go for those ones that have some depth and meaning. Read more
Published 18 months ago by B. D. Compton
A fast-paced, amusing and action-packed romp through the Wild West
Silverado is a very good western which bucks the trend of the late 1970s and the 1980s and goes back to the basics of what made Westerns popular in the first place. Read more
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Always enjoy this film,easy going and funny.A real 'Cowboy' film full of action,always on the go.The opening scenes are fast paced brings you right into the whole story. Read more
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