Maverick

Name: Maverick
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Comedy, Western
Released: May 20, 1994
Duration: 127 min
Rating: 62
Cast: Alfred Molina, Dan Hedaya, Dub Taylor, Geoffrey Lewis, Graham Greene

1994

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Warner Bros. | Release Date: May 20, 1994 | PG

Starring: Alfred Molina, Dan Hedaya, Dub Taylor, Geoffrey Lewis, Graham Greene, James Coburn, James Garner, Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, Paul L. Smith

Summary: Bret Maverick, needing money for a poker tournament, faces various comic mishaps and challenges, including a charming woman thief.

Director: Richard Donner

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Thriller, Comedy, Western

Rating: PG

Runtime: 127 min

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James Berardinelli

It has great action sequences, more than a splash of legitimately-funny humor, solid performances from engaging actors, and a script that doesn't demand much mental exercise. Read full review

Roger Ebert

The first lighthearted, laugh-oriented family Western in a long time, and one of the nice things about it is, it doesn't feel the need to justify its existence. It acts like it's the most natural thing in the world to be a Western. Read full review

Jay Carr

Entertaining set pieces, the lively give-and-take of Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster and James Garner and a playful affection for old Westerns carry Maverick past some soft spots and emphasize its adult wit and intelligence. [20 May 1994, p.49]

Michael Wilmington

Too rich, too loaded, Maverick may have misplayed its cards, kept its eyes on the pot instead of the players. In movies, as in poker, you can't always trust a pat hand. Read full review

Empire Kim Newman

The plot is one the original writers would have been proud of and with Garner, himself, appearing it gives the film a seal of approval. A rare performance from Foster who is surprisingly funny and Molina giving a good supporting performance, it's an enjoyable family film. Read full review

Jeff Shannon

By the time Donner crowds his climactic poker game with a bevy of veteran Western character actors, decades of movie tradition have been reduced to window dressing, and Maverick leaves you hungry for the real thing. Read full review

A financially successful exercise in target-marketing, but not much of a movie. Read full review

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RobertHoward

Sep 13, 2022

Light-hearted, colourful and all in all a fun movie, Maverick offers a script full of entertaining twists and turns filled with memorable characters trying to outplay each other.

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ryu9376

Nov 13, 2018

I remember watching this film around the time it first came out & I really, really enjoyed it... powered by 3 very capable actors & a wonderful supportive cast.

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FilipeNeto

Jul 21, 2018

This film is especially suitable for all those who don't like Westerns because think they're never more than train robberies and duels at sunset. Set in the Wild West, this comedy shows the adventurous way that Bret Maverick enters the most lucrative poker tournament in the region. It's aThis film is especially suitable for all those who don't like Westerns because think they're never more than train robberies and duels at sunset. Set in the Wild West, this comedy shows the adventurous way that Bret Maverick enters the most lucrative poker tournament in the region. It's a funny story that harmoniously combines action and adventure and where Mel Gibson plays the leading role. Despite his consecration, this actor is no stranger to light comedies (think of "What Women Want"), even though these aren't the kind of jobs he likes to bet. He has Jodie Foster and James Garner as supporting actors and Alfred Molina as a villain, but he manages to stand out from them and carry the film on his back in a very enjoyable way. The fact is they never seemed committed, giving Gibson a lot of space to shine even when everyone was on scene. The result, however, is frankly pleasant.

This film is not a work of art nor was it thought to be. It's made for entertain the public and does so easily, with jokes, funny dialogues and action scenes where comedy comes from situations in which protagonist is involved, usually against his will. As usual in comedies, the characters are light and even somewhat stereotyped. The Indians also appear in the film, which makes fun of preconceived ideas about them. Sets and costumes are also good, and wear what we normally associate with Far West. Not worth looking for an exceptional script, great characters or a dramatic show. This movie is to watch without thinking. So sit back and enjoy.… Expand

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