Review of Maverick (1994) by Alex R — 05 Jun 2011
Maverick is a wonderful comedy Western film based on the popular tv show. Starring Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster and James Garner, Maverick is a well acted, plotted and directed Comedy with style. A con man brings his tricks to a high stakes poker game.
Along the way, Maverick will find himself in hot water as he tries to outrun unhappy losers, and gets involved in plenty of gun fights. Things go out of hand when the law gets involved. Maverick is a hilarious Western film.
The film may not be as grand as the old epics of the 1960's, but this film is a totally different type of Western. The fact that it's different, makes it that much more interesting and fun. The jokes are great and the humour is sharp.
The film is always entertaining despite its flaws. Directed by Richard Donner, Maverick combines elements of action, and comedy into this creative Western comedy. The film may be strained at times, and you see that theres room for improvement, but for the most part, the film succeeds in providing the feel of the time.
Mixed with witty humour, the film is a superb comedy with a great cast. Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster give strong perforamces. Maverick is one memorable addition to the Western genre. The film may not be as comical as My Name is Nobody, but it's still a funny ride, one that Western fans will surely love.
A good viewing experience for sure.
This review of Maverick (1994) was written by Alex R on 05 Jun 2011.
Maverick has generally received positive reviews.
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