Deadwood: The Movie

TV-MA

2019

1h 49m

Western

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Saloon owner Al Swearengen clashes with Sheriff Seth Bullock as the residents of Deadwood celebrate South Dakota's statehood in 1889.

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Critics Consensus

A triumphant coda to a beloved series, Deadwood: The Movie will satisfy fans longing for a little f---ing closure.

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H M

Mediocre western. Not terrible but not great.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/24

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Shelby M

Couldn't watch it all. The profanity was way over done. The use of the f word all the time sickened me.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/13/24

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Simon E

If you love the series, don't watch this. The writing is not up to scratch. A lot of the character's behaviour no longer seems true to character. The edit is weird. Ill paced. The audio is mixed badly, so much so that it's often impossible to grasp what characters are saying. The actor's voices have become more croaky with age, naturally, but the sound design seems to lean into this. It's a travesty that the show was cancelled and couldn't reach conclusions in its own time, but this is a shit-heeled attempt at wrapping things up.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/17/23

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Down R

This is 'fan service' in the same way that an open casket funeral is 'fan service.' It really just makes me miss the series and fills me with regret at the tragic shortness of it's life. Damned studio hoopleheads.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/31/23

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Carl J

A Disappointing Return: Reviewing the 'Deadwood' Movie's Attempt at Closure - "Deadwood" enthusiast disappointed with the movie's execution and story - Expresses initial excitement for a return to the beloved show's universe Issues with the Movie: 1. Dialogue and Writing: - Noticeable difference in the dialogue compared to the original series - Lacks the memorability, poetry, and wit of the original exchanges 2. Inconsistent Character Developments: - Several characters' roles changed without proper explanation or justification - Examples include Doc Cochran's unresolved health issue and E.B. Farnum's newfound secret passageways - Calamity Jane's uncharacteristic act of shooting a man dead 3. Lack of New Storylines: - Movie spends time reintroducing characters rather than delving into new plotlines - Tension between the camp and George Hearst is reignited but resolved too quickly 4. Unresolved Issues with George Hearst: - Hurst's brutal and powerful nature remains unresolved, leaving viewers where the original series left off - Contradictory situations involving Alma Garrett's land and Hurst's actions raise questions about character motivations 5. Al Swearengen's Characterization: - Al portrayed as a mere shadow of his former self, lacking the formidable presence and wit from the original show - Ambiguous ending suggests Al's potential demise, leaving viewers uncertain 6. Treatment of Fan Service: - Flashback clips feel out of place for loyal fans who already know the characters' stories - Movie seems rushed and lacks tight storytelling due to its desire to provide closure for fans Conclusion: - Movie fails to bring anything new to the table, feeling like a compressed rerun of the original series - Disappointment stems from unoriginality, lack of character development, and unresolved storylines - Despite watch value for fans, the movie falls short of expectations for a show of its caliber

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/12/23

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John B

I thought it was ok overall, but then I didn't watch the original series to know all the backstories as it seemed incomplete in the end. It was still worth watching, but I'm' not sure how realistic it was for the time period as some of it seemed out of place.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Daniel Minahan

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Ian McShane

Al Swearengen

Timothy Olyphant

Seth Bullock

Molly Parker

Alma Ellsworth

Paula Malcomson

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Nick Schager

The Daily Beast

[David] Milch's writing magnificently blends the high and the low, with old-world phraseology punctuated with great stinging bursts of vulgarity.

Dec 10, 2019

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Dan Jolin

Empire Magazine

This is a finely wrought return to a modern Golden Age TV classic, which more than makes up for its lack of surprises with the almost tender treatment of its characters, and dialogue that's written to be relished.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 10, 2019

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Eric Deggans

NPR

"Deadwood" movie is a pleasing reunion, giving the characters and Milch the kind of ending this groundbreaking series always deserved.

Nov 23, 2019

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Bill Brioux

Brioux.tv

This is the Deadwood for anyone who might have been scared of Deadwood before.

Oct 18, 2022

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

It works as a stand-alone drama.

Rated: B

May 20, 2021

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Neal Pollack

Book & Film Globe

The Deadwood movie is a deeply-satisfying and tightly-written coda to one of the best TV series ever.

Jan 30, 2020

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Synopsis

Saloon owner Al Swearengen clashes with Sheriff Seth Bullock as the residents of Deadwood celebrate South Dakota's statehood in 1889.

Director: Daniel Minahan
Producer: David Milch, Carolyn Strauss, Daniel Minahan, Gregg Fienberg, Scott Stephens, Ian McShane, Timothy Olyphant
Screenwriter: David Milch
Production Co: HBO Films
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 15, 2019
Runtime: 1h 49m

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