Maverick Reviews

excellent

this is a very funny film, with twists and turns throughout.

there are outstanding performances from jodie foster, mel gibson and james garner.

even at the end there is a twist.

well worth watching.

my family loved every minute, and watched it at least half a dozen times before we sent it back.

Great Movie !!!

A 1990's Western comedy featuring Mel Gibson, Maverick was a breath of fresh air when first appeared in theaters. The film doesn't take itself so seriously as many films with a Western setting tend to do. Based on the 1950's television series by the same name in which James Garner had a starring role, Maverick is a uniquely clever and entertaining adventure comedy...

When Bret Maverick (Mel Gibson) needs $25,000 to enter a winner-take-all poker tournament, he travels through towns en route to the tournament in the hopes of winning every dollar he needs. But he quickly encounters Angel (Alfred Molina), a roughneck poker player in his own right who tries to kill Maverick (his attempt inevitably fails).

Along the way, Maverick meets up with Ms. Annabelle Bransford (Jodie Foster) - a slick, conniving poker player who picks Maverick's pocket following a brief romantic encounter. When Maverick catches her, he forces her to wash his shirt as punishment. Shrinking his designer shirt, Annabelle runs off to catch a riverboat with Maverick running after her. After boarding the boat, the two are joined by Marshal Zane Cooper (James Garner) - a kind, retired sheriff famous throughout the West. Cooper's chivalry and hospitality greatly contrast with Maverick's brisk demeanor when it comes to dealing with Ms. Bransford.

As the three travel cross country, they face a series of pitfalls such as a dead coach driver who almost runs their coach off the top of a cliff, a showdown with hundreds of Indians, and Maverick's financial dealings with an Archduke from Russia. Separated in the confusion, the three eventually meet again on the Riverboat Lauren Belle, home of the championship poker game hosted by the riverboat's owner Commodore Duvall. Making use of his quick wit, Maverick raises the extra cash he needs to join the poker game (as well as a few thousand extra for Annabelle Bransford). Commodore Duvall puts Marshal Zane Cooper in charge of guarding the $500,000 in entry fees for the tournament in which Angel also happens to be a participant. But in addition to beating Angel, Maverick faces other obstacles of even greater challenge...

Overall, Maverick is great entertainment. The acting is superb on all fronts with standout performances by Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, and James Garner. Each of the main characters creates a likeable persona. And what makes this movie a must-see (because the plot leaves much to be desired) is the ability of the on-screen characters to create a personal connection with the audience. Several of the scenes in this film are absolutely hilarious, such as the ones with Joseph (Graham Greene). Maverick isn't the type of movie that will win Academy Awards or leave one pondering the fundamental principles of the universe, but it is a whole lot of fun. And if you want to do is laugh, give this movie a try...

Very Funny

Really enjoyed this humourous western.Loved this film from start to finish very cheeky and funny.You should all love this film. Watch Watch

A little cheesy, but very enjoyable

I first saw this movie when I was a teenager and I went into the film not knowing that there was a TV show before it.

Because of this I didn't have any of the expectations that come from movies made from TV shows and just enjoyed it as a single entity.

Basic premise: Bret Maverick (Gibson) is on his way to the biggest poker tournament the US has ever seen and on his travels is collecting money owed by 'friends', but it ends up being a little more difficult than he anticipated.

The film was made by Richard Donner (the guy responsible for the Lethal Weapon series) and in this movie there is a definite nod to that Quadrilogy.. 'I'm gettin too old for this s***'.

Anyhow, if you like calamtus fun and enjoy a little slapstick comedy then this would be a good film for you to see.

An updating of the classic Western TV series "Maverick," this comic oater finds our fast-talking, hard-gambling hero surviving many adventures while trying to come up with enough money to play in a high-stakes poker game. Penned by William Goldman with music by Randy Newman. Academy Award Nominations: Best Costume Design.

not bad

if you like calamtus fun and enjoy a little slapstick comedy then this would be a good film for you to see.

big names - good film!

Big stars in this film so you expect what, in my opinion, you get! I enjoyed this film. It had a good storyline with all taht a film needs. Worth a watch.

FANCY A GAME OF POKER?

COME ABOARD THE PADDLE BOAT AND PLAY POKER FOR A MILLION DOLLARS.FULL OF STARS LIKE MEL GIBSON,JODIE FOSTER,JAMES GARNER & JAMES COBURN.THEY ALL COME TOGETHER TO PLAY POKER IN A WINNER TAKES ALL TOURNAMENT.THE FILM HAS A LOT OF FUNNY MOMENTS AND A LOT OF TWISTS AND TURNS AS THE STORY REACHES ITS CLIMAX.

Disappointed

Not the Maverick I knew and loved from the Telly. Without Jodie Foster it would have paled into insignificance. What happened to Bart Maverick who in the original series was father (played by James Garner) to Bret Maverick?

I was very disappointed in the silly ending, though.

What a loathesome film

Never before have I felt compelled to write a review, until now.

This film is absolutely appauling. The story line was so weak we simply could not believe it wasn't building up to some amazing 'aah, now I get it!' ending. The director did indeed have something in store for us, the worst ending to a film ever. Congratulations! Do not rent this unless you want to justifiably ridicule the actors in front of their biggest fans - just to make your point. Atrocious waste of my Thursday evening.