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Maverick

Play trailer Poster for Maverick PG Released May 20, 1994 2h 9m Western Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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This film update of the Maverick TV series finds the title cardsharp (Mel Gibson) hoping to join a poker contest with an impressive payoff. In order to enter, Maverick must first put up a large cash sum. He scams hopeful contestants Annabelle (Jodie Foster) and Angel (Alfred Molina) in a preliminary card game to win the money he needs, making enemies of both players. While trying to evade Annabelle and Angel, the crafty Maverick realizes a cunning marshal (James Garner) is also on his tail.
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It isn't terribly deep, but it's witty and undeniably charming, and the cast is obviously having fun.

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Wael Khairy RogerEbert.com "Maverick" is the kind of old-fashioned western comedy we rarely see nowadays. Apr 20, 2023 Full Review Adam Mars-Jones Independent (UK) The script is notionally based on the old television series of the same name, but the screenwriter William Goldman, has produced something depressingly up to date in its incoherence, its crisis of confidence served up with a sickly grin. Nov 15, 2017 Full Review Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune [Maverick] succeeds, just barely, on the good will of its stars and the sumptuousness of its Western locations. Sep 2, 2014 Full Review Steve Warren Southern Voice (Atlanta) Maverick is pretty lightweight. It will probably please, though not thrill, undemanding viewers who are fans of the stars. May 9, 2023 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz Brought to you by the actor-director duo (Gibson and Richard Donner) who gave the world the mega-popular Lethal Weapon series, this offers the same winning mix of action and comedy. Rated: 4/5 Mar 8, 2022 Full Review Gary Thompson Philadelphia Daily News Maverick is quintessential summer fare, an unpretentious no-brainer that relies mostly on the star wattage of Gibson, Foster and old reliable James Garner. Rated: 3/4 Sep 2, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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Rafael G Una de mis películas favoritas La cantidad de giros es espectacular, el humor, la trama general Y algunos de mis actores favoritos Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/10/24 Full Review Anton H Richard Donner certainly knew how to deliver a fun ride. Westerns and poker movies have a natural coolness, and these themes shine beautifully with energy and humor, most especially thanks to Mel Gibson’s undeniable star power. Then there’s the incomparable Jodie Foster… Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/19/24 Full Review Robbie R One of my favorite movies growing up. It’s a fun, witty, simple adventure that never gets old Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/07/24 Full Review Juan Esteban R Una buena comedia divertida y picara Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/03/24 Full Review Alec B Gibson has never looked crazier in a movie (Lethal Weapon included). His constant mugging for the camera here isn't funny, it's painful. Donner does his best with the material, but it never feels as fun as it wants to be. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/13/23 Full Review Richard P This is another highly underrated movies. Such a great movie chock full of stars and country music legends! It has a decent storyline, lots of comedy, romance, and plenty of action. This one has it all!! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis This film update of the Maverick TV series finds the title cardsharp (Mel Gibson) hoping to join a poker contest with an impressive payoff. In order to enter, Maverick must first put up a large cash sum. He scams hopeful contestants Annabelle (Jodie Foster) and Angel (Alfred Molina) in a preliminary card game to win the money he needs, making enemies of both players. While trying to evade Annabelle and Angel, the crafty Maverick realizes a cunning marshal (James Garner) is also on his tail.
Director
Richard Donner
Producer
Bruce Davey, Richard Donner
Screenwriter
William Goldman
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Bros., Donner/Schuler-Donner, Icon Entertainment International
Rating
PG
Genre
Western, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 20, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$101.5M
Runtime
2h 9m
Sound Mix
Surround
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