Maverick (DVD) Review
A 1990's Western comedy featuring Mel Gibson, Maverick was a breath of fresh air when it first appeared in theaters. Unlike most films with a Western setting, this one doesnt take itself too seriously. The product of famed director Richard Donner, whose career spans such diverse and notable creations as Gilligans Island, The Goonies, and Lethal Weapon, Maverick is a uniquely clever and entertaining adventure comedy based on the 1950s television series of the same name. Back then, as in this one, James Garner is the true star
Set in the 19th Century as America expands westward, Maverick follows the life of Bret Maverick (Mel Gibson), an enterprising poker player navigating the dangerous backrooms of Western taverns and saloons. In need of $25,000 to enter a winner-take-all poker tournament, he travels from town to town along the way in the hopes of winning his entry fee. But he immediately encounters Angel (Alfred Molina), a roughneck poker player who tries to kill him...
Also along the way, Maverick encounters Ms. Annabelle Bransford (Jodie Foster), a slick and conniving poker player who picks Mavericks pocket following a brief romantic interlude. Both Bret and Annabelle are bound for the same tournament, and theyre soon joined by Marshal Zane Cooper (James Garner), a retired sheriff famous throughout the West for his moral clarity.
As the three travel cross country, they face a series of pitfalls that include a dead coach driver, a showdown with hundreds of Indians, and Mavericks unorthodox financial dealings with an Archduke from Russia. Eventually separated, the three meet once again on the Riverboat Lauren Belle, home of the championship poker game hosted by the Commodore Duvall. Bret and Annabelle both intend to win the tournament showdown, while Marshal Cooper is tasked with guarding the $500,000 in entry fees. With Angel part of the tournament field, Maverick must face down the man who tried to murder him. But its the unexpected actions of a tournament official that really throw things off for our heroes, and when things go awry, Maverick and Marshal Cooper are left to pursue the slickest culprit of all
Long before The Passion Of The Christ, Mel Gibson helped make this gem of a movie. Great entertainment in every sense of the word, Maverick is an unforgettable comedy marked by the standout performances of Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, and James Garner. Each of the main characters creates a likeable persona. And what makes this movie an absolute must-see (because the plot leaves much to be desired) is the ability of the onscreen characters to develop a personal connection with the audience. Several scenes from the film are ridiculously hilarious, such as those featuring Mavericks Indian friend Joseph (Graham Greene). Nevertheless, Maverick isnt the type of movie that will win Academy Awards or leave one pondering the fundamental principles of the universe. That said, Maverick does serve the ultimate purpose of the big screen by transporting its audience away from the mundane and recharging the soul with laughter and suspense, and thats what good movies are supposed to be all about.
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Set in the 19th Century as America expands westward, Maverick follows the life of Bret Maverick (Mel Gibson), an enterprising poker player navigating the dangerous backrooms of Western taverns and saloons. In need of $25,000 to enter a winner-take-all poker tournament, he travels from town to town along the way in the hopes of winning his entry fee. But he immediately encounters Angel (Alfred Molina), a roughneck poker player who tries to kill him...
Also along the way, Maverick encounters Ms. Annabelle Bransford (Jodie Foster), a slick and conniving poker player who picks Mavericks pocket following a brief romantic interlude. Both Bret and Annabelle are bound for the same tournament, and theyre soon joined by Marshal Zane Cooper (James Garner), a retired sheriff famous throughout the West for his moral clarity.
As the three travel cross country, they face a series of pitfalls that include a dead coach driver, a showdown with hundreds of Indians, and Mavericks unorthodox financial dealings with an Archduke from Russia. Eventually separated, the three meet once again on the Riverboat Lauren Belle, home of the championship poker game hosted by the Commodore Duvall. Bret and Annabelle both intend to win the tournament showdown, while Marshal Cooper is tasked with guarding the $500,000 in entry fees. With Angel part of the tournament field, Maverick must face down the man who tried to murder him. But its the unexpected actions of a tournament official that really throw things off for our heroes, and when things go awry, Maverick and Marshal Cooper are left to pursue the slickest culprit of all
Long before The Passion Of The Christ, Mel Gibson helped make this gem of a movie. Great entertainment in every sense of the word, Maverick is an unforgettable comedy marked by the standout performances of Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, and James Garner. Each of the main characters creates a likeable persona. And what makes this movie an absolute must-see (because the plot leaves much to be desired) is the ability of the onscreen characters to develop a personal connection with the audience. Several scenes from the film are ridiculously hilarious, such as those featuring Mavericks Indian friend Joseph (Graham Greene). Nevertheless, Maverick isnt the type of movie that will win Academy Awards or leave one pondering the fundamental principles of the universe. That said, Maverick does serve the ultimate purpose of the big screen by transporting its audience away from the mundane and recharging the soul with laughter and suspense, and thats what good movies are supposed to be all about.
Britt Gillette is author of The DVD Report, a blog where you can find more reviews like this one. Source: http://thedvdreport.blogspot.com/2006/02/maverick-dvd.htmlAdvanced Forex Signal Systems
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I 81
Rehabilitation
Nascar 2004 Cheats
Golfing Shirt
Mba In India
Costume Stores
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Wholesale Cosmetic Pallets
Flight
Holiday Inn Express Buffalo
Learning Disability Assessment
Apartment And Town Home For Rent
Baby Shower Candy Bar
007 Agent Under Fire Xbox
Carpet Cleaning Products
1 Change Mobil Oil
Simi Valley Youth Baseball
Coach Chelsea Wallet
Background Fantasy Layout Myspace
Retirement Community In Pennsylvania
Bar And Pub Peoria
3 Bureau Credit Free Report Score
Girl Jersey Soccer
General Help
Lamp And Shade
1400 Condominium Ky Louisville Willow
Real Estate Appraisal Book
Life Living Purpose
Birds
Information About The Holocaust
Daily Crude Oil Prices
1000 Hotel In Seattle
Medical Non Older Student Traditional
Daytona Bike Week Pic
Navy Command Career Counselor
Global Hurricane Warming
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Overhead Projector Lamp
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Equipment New Philadelphia Restaurant
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Baseball Player Statistics
Telluride Realty
Used Formula Boats
10 Cake Chocolate Layer
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Cart Cover Golf Steering Wheel
New Home Announcement
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Fur Scarf
Party
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Cheap Flight London Paris Poland
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011 Boot Plaid Skirt
Airbrushed T Shirt
Gardening
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Bank Of America Business Credit Card
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203k Loan Rehab
Blue Green Sale Share Time
Sheraton Crystal City
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Used Computer Donation
Cancer Center Peritoneal Mesotheloma
Life5
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Vegetarian Glucogenic Diet
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Top Coffee Makers
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Cookery Practical Vegetarian
Dance Pad Disney
Color Flower Picture
Football
Stocks
Driving Record Texas
Tennis Player Ranking
Mt Washington Cog
Panasonic Ice Cream Maker
007 Box Set
Football And Screen Play
Detox Diet Thc
Educational Holidays
1 Peter
11000 Ed Magic Sing
Rehabilitate Knees
Fedup Shirt
American Airline Corporate Office
Football Nike Scout
Magazine Rack And Floor Lamp
0002 Africa Pretoria South
Online Trader Yacht
Apartment Chicago Il Service Sharing
Knee Tendinitis
Life28
000 20 League Sea Under
Ct Oil Company
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Entertainment Finance News Sports
Diet To Prevent Diabetes
Retro T Shirt
Satellite Communication Faq
Shirt
Friend Fur Game Real
Moving Company Kansas
Central Cheapest Hotel In London
Jc Penny
Brand Cheap Cosmetic Discount Perfume
12 Christmas Crystal Day Waterford
1 34 Bus School Toy
Image Fitness Equipment
Business Card Credit Gas Reward
Security Audit Software
Construction Florida In New
Cheap Flight From Boston To London
White Oaks Mall London Ontario
Weather Forecast 10 Day Cyprus
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Chocolate Birthday Cake Recipe
Bag Leather Womens
1 Tag Fur Verliebte
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Shopping
Michigan Hobby Store
Spy Sun Glasses Vega
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Directions For Driving
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