Deadwood: The Movie

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D H "Deadwood: The Movie" is a powerful and poignant conclusion to the beloved HBO series, reuniting most of the original cast for a final chapter set ten years after the show's end. Directed by Daniel Minahan and written by series creator David Milch, the film returns to the lawless, mud-caked town of Deadwood, now on the cusp of change with South Dakota's statehood. The film blends nostalgia with closure, offering rich, layered performances—particularly from Ian McShane (Al Swearengen) and Timothy Olyphant (Seth Bullock). Milch’s signature dialogue—Shakespearean profanity laced with poetry—remains intact, and the themes of progress, mortality, and unfinished business are handled with grace. Though the plot is relatively simple, the emotional weight and character-driven storytelling give longtime fans a satisfying farewell. While newcomers may find it less impactful without the context of the series, for fans, it’s a well-crafted, elegiac return to a world that still feels raw and alive. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/18/25 Full Review Poncho J Worth a watch as a a Christmas special kind of thing, but that's it. The dialogue feels somewhat forced and out of character on several occasions and the theming is pretty simplistic. Not even close to being up to the show's standards. Still glad I watched it though, it has a couple of cool scenes. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/25 Full Review Hudson C I loved it, but I think it helps to have been a fan of the series.. Can't get enough Al Swearengen! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/28/24 Full Review Chris A I didn't expect to like this film as much as I did, but this truly is a masterpiece that wraps up the Deadwood story in a great and unforgettable way!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/20/24 Full Review Audience Member I watched the series at the encouragement of a friend. Thought it was decent. Maybe 3.5 / 4 stars. A bit soap opera like for me. Was very disappointed how it ended; seemed they expected to be back for a fourth season that didn’t happen. Felt the movie tried to bring closure, which it did. However, though it’s 10 years later in the movie it seems a lot longer as the actors have aged (or appeared to age) so much. Some of the story seemed contrived also. Another reviewer said it was strictly for the fans, and I don’t disagree. It tries to hard at times to wrap things up. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Bryan E This movie is a complete waste of life! A disgrace to the Western classification. A tired overused plot, utilized once again for some narcissistic writer that enjoys listening to their own tasteless and senseless banter! I would love to slap the 1:50's of my life that was robbed from me right out of the writer's fat head! What an absolutely dreadful and miserable movie that just did not ever get any better than terrible! Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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