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    Maverick [Region 2]

    Maverick [Region 2]
    Director: Richard Donner
    Actors: Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, James Garner, Graham Greene (ii), Alfred Molina
    Category: DVD


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    Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 79 reviews
    Sales Rank: 266500

    Format: Ntsc
    Languages: German (Original Language), English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), German (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Hebrew (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled)
    Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
    Region: 2
    Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
    Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
    Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.6 x 0.6

    MPN: 13374
    EAN: 7321921133749
    ASIN: B00004RYAS

    Theatrical Release Date: May 20, 1994

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    Editorial Reviews:

    Amazon.com essential video
    Inspired by the 1960s TV series that starred James Garner in the title role, this lightweight Western from 1994 proved to be a surprising box-office hit. Well, maybe not such a big surprise, since it's from the star and director of the Lethal Weapon movies, and operates with a similar combination of mainstream plotting and easygoing humor. Mel Gibson stars as card-playing gunslinger Brett Maverick, who meets up with wily gambler Annabelle Bransford (Jodie Foster) and a marshal named Zane Cooper (James Garner, trading his old role to Gibson) on his way to the World Series of poker in St. Louis. Maverick's trying to raise the $5,000 needed to join the high-stakes contest, but that's easier said than done due to a lot of unscrupulous competition and a twisting plot of tricks and deceptions. It's all played for laughs and action, so the movie never wears out its welcome, despite a running time that could've used a good trimming. It's also fun to see the rapport between Gibson and Garner, as if the present and former Mavericks were a kind of surrogate son and father, bonded by their mutual skill in charming and conning their way through tight spots. Director Richard Donner also pays tribute to old Westerns by casting veterans of the genre in cameo roles (including Bert Remsen, Dub Taylor, and Denver Pyle), and Gibson's Lethal Weapon costar Danny Glover pops in for a surprise appearance. None of this really adds up to much since the movie makes no pretense about taking itself seriously, but that's precisely why audiences found it so entertaining. --Jeff Shannon


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    5 out of 5 stars Still funny   April 2, 2009
    Malorie Reynolds
    I find this movie as funny now as when it first came out. Mel Gibson, James Garner and Jodie Foster are completely charming and wonderful to watch. It is simply a good time for a couple of hours. Not deep. Not thought provoking. Just a good time and a good chuckle.


    4 out of 5 stars A Western That's Really A Pleasing Comedy   March 20, 2009
    Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
    A good mix of comedy, drama, suspense and nice scenery all make this a pleasing viewing experience. (Most people watching this leave with a smile on their face.)

    This "western" is really a lot more of a comedy, but so was the TV show on which it was based. In the movie, we get some really neat twists at the end, too. Kudos also for including TV's original "Maverick" - James Garner - in this film.

    Mel Gibson (the "new" Maverick) and Jodie Foster play off each other well in the leads and Graham Greene has some very funny lines as a supporting player. Alfred Molina, James Coburn, Geoffrey Lewis also shine in supporting performances and it is really fun to see all the cameo appearances in here. Included in there were a couple of old-time western movie stars along with country-western singers, all at a big card game at the end.

    Another plus are the two songs during the ending credits. There is rousing C&W rendition of "Amazing Grace" followed by a good Randy Newman song called "Ride Gambler Ride." They are worth sticking around and hearing.

    One negative about this film: the message seems to be that cheating, lying and just being a dishonorable person if okay if you can get away with it!! That's the movie business, for you!



    5 out of 5 stars Maverick   February 11, 2009
    Elizabeth R. Boykin
    I wanted to add this movie to my DVD library and of course, I love the movie. I always enjoyed the TV series and this is just plain fun to watch.


    5 out of 5 stars Wonderful movie!   January 18, 2009
    Ashburn Retiree (Ashburn, VA United States)
    Watch this one over and over. Love the characters and the performances are outstanding.


    5 out of 5 stars Jodi Foster is hot!!!   November 11, 2008
    Angelo
    Just look at this cover and tell me that Jodi Foster is not hot. If you said she is not hot, you are a liar and blind!!!

    Buy this movie and have a Jodi Foster night with it.



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