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| Maverick
Year: 1994
Classification: Comedy
Directed:
- Richard Donner
Actors/Actresses:
- James Coburn
- Jodie Foster
- Corey Feldman
- Mel Gibson
- Danny Glover
- Graham Greene
- James Garner
- Margot Kidder
- William Smith
Mel the comedian
Sure everyone knows the Lethal Weapon series, but after doing Braveheart and Ransom, most people forgot that Mel Gibson has done comedies. Not only has he done comedies he is good at them. Somehow the same charisma that helps him play William Wallace also translates into creating a likeable character like Bret Maverick. The surprise in this film is Jodie Foster. She too is able to charm the audience into liking her character Annabelle, even though she is at odds with Bret for most of the film.
Richard Donner's direction once again successfully combines comedy with action at the appropriate moments. For the most part the photography is nothing special, but the timing is priceless. With just enough suspense, coincidences, and surprises the film will keep you interested even while it makes you laugh out loud. Watch for Graham Greene's absolutely hilarious performance along with a well played Danny Glover cameo.
How The West Was Fun!!!
'Maverick' is by far the best western movie ever! Fast paced, action packed, suspenseful, and funny (very funny), Maverick keeps you on your toes and leaves you screaming for more!
Mel Gibson kicks butt (literally) as Bret Maverick, a handsome, slick and roguish card player trying to win enough money to enter the biggest card game of the year. While trying to win some dough, he meets the scheming thief, Annabelle Bransworth (played by Jodie Foster). I love Jodie Foster in this movie, I never knew she was such a comedian!
'Maverick' is a witty, charming, and hilarous western comedy. A must-see.
ALL ROUND ENTERTAINMENT
Mel Gibson's Maverick is somewhat goofy but charming, sly, and fairly humorous.
A number of excellent cameos provide some comic relief, especially Danny Glover near the beginning of the movie. The biggest surprise for me was Jodie Foster, who, in an impressively rare comedic role, thankfully discards her repetoire of facial tics for a much more natural performance here.
The plot is kept pretty simple until near the end -- and the end has a great twist, which I won't divulge. Suffice it to say that your time will be well spent.
Recommended rental for sure, but also consider buying this excellent DVD because this comedy does well with repeat viewing.
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