Deadwood: The Movie

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Gordon G @Lyceum Apr 4 Disappointing. McShane was the series key character as Al, but given little to do here. Calamity Jane story adds nothing; a favourite is killed; a boring, sentimental wedding scene; half hearted attempt at jealousy by Bullock's wife. Arch villain story line has poor ending. At least the actors weren't here, EB Farnum is retained and we have a baddie from Glasgow, where the baddest people come from. See more spoko s @spoko Feb 9 I honestly can’t say how well this holds up as a standalone movie. But I’m a big fan of the series, and this was just the kind of wrap-up that I had lost hope of ever seeing. Lives up to the spirit of the series; doesn’t tie up all the loose ends nice & neat, but still provides some redemption, some resolution, and just enough closure. See more Juan C @RT30352258 Oct 31 I love westerns and historical fiction, but this film shamelessly twists reality to fit the fictionalized TV series, even when many of the characters are real, the whole story and much of the characterizations are pure fiction. In the end, the only good thing is the increased action, and the awful thing is that with the same audacity they used to alter the real events, they could have crafted a better story. See more D H @Gotham 06/18/2025 "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. See more Poncho J @BoyBavvang 03/31/2025 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. See more Hudson C @RT74979276 12/28/2024 I loved it, but I think it helps to have been a fan of the series.. Can't get enough Al Swearengen! See more Read all reviews

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