See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

24 used & new from £0.01
See All Buying Options
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Silverado [VHS] [1985]
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images

Silverado [VHS] [1985]

VHS ~ Kevin Costner
3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


7 new from £3.79 11 used from £0.01 6 collectible from £2.89

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Wyatt Earp [DVD] [1994]

Wyatt Earp [DVD] [1994]

DVD ~ Kevin Costner
4.0 out of 5 stars (12)  £4.98
The Postman [DVD] [1998]

The Postman [DVD] [1998]

DVD ~ Kevin Costner
3.3 out of 5 stars (19)  £2.98
The Professionals [DVD] [1966]

The Professionals [DVD] [1966]

DVD ~ Burt Lancaster
4.3 out of 5 stars (6)  £4.87
Open Range [DVD] [2004]

Open Range [DVD] [2004]

DVD ~ Kevin Costner
4.2 out of 5 stars (42)  £2.98
Jeremiah Johnson [DVD] [1972]

Jeremiah Johnson [DVD] [1972]

DVD ~ Robert Redford
4.3 out of 5 stars (9)  £2.98
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Actors: Kevin Costner, Danny Glover, Brian Dennehy, John Cleese, Rosanna Arquette
  • Format: Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound
  • Language English
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Uca
  • VHS Release Date: 2 Jun 2003
  • Run Time: 127 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004ROQX
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 19,241 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
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 cowboys--Kevin Kline (a distinctly modern kind of Western hero), Scott Glenn, Danny Glover, and the rowdy young Kevin Costner--converge on a little Western burg called Silverado. 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, Amazon.com

Synopsis
As the result of a strange meeting, four strangers are drawn together in a violent conflict. An enjoyable high-spirited Western in the best Hollywood tradition.

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below
(1)
(1)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Silverado [VHS] [1985]
72% buy the item featured on this page:
Silverado [VHS] [1985] 3.2 out of 5 stars (4)
Silverado [DVD] [1985]
28% buy
Silverado [DVD] [1985] 4.7 out of 5 stars (3)
£4.87
Explore similar items
 

Customer Reviews

4 Reviews
5 star:    (0)
4 star:
 (2)
3 star:
 (1)
2 star:
 (1)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
3.2 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars It lacks the spaghetti style,charm and music, 6 Sep 2007
By Jacques COULARDEAU "A soul doctor, so to say" (OLLIERGUES France) - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   
This review is from: Silverado [DVD] [1985] (DVD)
A good western, and yet. For one it is slightly too slow at times. That makes the film a little bit lengthy and that is not good in a western that must have a constant rhythm and when it slows down it is to create suspense in a situation that requires it. Here we have slow scenes that are not in anyway suspenseful. The second reason is that this film has little originality. It is a clear assemblage or patchwork of many references and borrowings from all the previous westerns ever made. And it is very difficult to invent anything in 1985 after also the Morricone and Clint Eastwood films, not to speak of the black and white TV series mile Dead or Alive. It is entertaining because of the way things are assembled and that is nearly all. Two elements create some perspective. First the presence of black settlers that reveal the strong racist trend in the West. Then the character of Stella, a midget saloon manageress. But apart from these two elements the rest is pretty standard. But I must admit the setting, the scenery is particularly beautiful. Some of the mountain and desert scenes are in gorgeous natural surroundings. Then the theme of the rotten sheriff (two in the film mind you, one rotten by authority and the other rotten by the local rancher) and the theme of the rancher who decides to push away, and kill if necessary, the farmers are very ordinary and common place, and once again nothing new is really added to the theme. All these borrowing, even in 1985, make the film systematically anaphoric and that is a shortcoming. Even the street duel is banal: check in Back to the Future III, the "character" of Clint Eastwood makes that anaphoric reference a lot more creative. Not here.

Dr Jacques COULARDEAU, University Paris Dauphine, University Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne & University Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Rip-Roaring comedy Western For all Fans, 25 Feb 2001
By A Customer
This review is from: Silverado [DVD] [1985] (DVD)
Starring Kevin Klin, Scott Glenn and Kevin Costner this is charming tale is a must for all western fans. Directed by Kevin Reynolds this homage to the classic genre is both thrilling and funny. Watch out for appearnaces from such stars as John Cleese and Jeff Goldblumm in this charming, action packed comedy western.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good fun, but a little wobbly under the weight of the story, 4 Jul 2005
By A Customer
This review is from: Silverado [DVD] [1985] (DVD)
The all-star cast doesn't prevent the storyline from getting in the way at times - I watched this with my partner and we both agreed that there were too many characters with too many small plotlines all tangled together making it a bit confusing to remember who was who and what their motivation for their actions were. This movie certainly could have benefited from more focus. All that said, we did enjoy it, the director obviously is a big fan of the western genre as he recreated the feel and style very well.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars Recycled Western
To be fair, I must admit - I'm not a great fan of Westerns - endless rounds of grudges being taken, then scores settled with endless supplies of ammunition as literally dozens of... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Peter Bird

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

Fun for Everyone

Christmas Gifts
Achieve over 15,000 RPM with our great range of Powerballs.

›Shop the Powerball store

  

Let Olay Amaze You

Olay Total Effects Day Moisturiser SPF15 50ml
Amazon.co.uk sells all your favourite ranges from Olay, including Regenerist and Total Effects.

›Discover Olay at Amazon.co.uk

  

A Close Shave

Philips Nivea Coolskin HS8060 Moisturizing Rotary Shaving System
For all types of hair removal, stay smooth with Amazon.co.uk.

›Discover Shaving & Hair Removal

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
4.5 out of 5 stars (72)£3.86
 Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga)
Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga) by Stephenie Meyer
4.1 out of 5 stars (458)£6.49
 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
4.1 out of 5 stars (162)£3.99
 The Host
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
4.2 out of 5 stars (80)£3.86

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates