Silverado

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Silverado

PG-13

Released Jul 10, 1985

2h 12m

Western

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Rambling man Emmett (Scott Glenn) assembles a group of misfit cowboys (Kevin Costner), (Kevin Kline, Danny Glover). After helping a group of settlers track down a pack of thieves, Emmett and his men descend on the troubled town of Silverado to seek their fortunes. Soon after arriving, they discover that the town has fallen into the grasp of greedy rancher Ethan McKendrick (Ray Baker) and corrupt Sheriff Cobb (Brian Dennehy) with whom many of Emmett's men have unfinished business.

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Critics Consensus

Boasting rich detail and well-told story, Silverado is a rare example of an '80s Hollywood Western done right.

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

...In other words, there's a lot less going on in Silverado than pleases the eye.

Jul 15, 2019

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Paul Attanasio

Washington Post

The western is back, and with writer/director Lawrence Kasdan at the reins, you're glad to see it.

Jan 4, 2018

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Ian Freer

Empire Magazine

Engrossing western which inspired a huge genre revivial.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 9, 2008

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Lawrence Kasdan at his most entertaining and energetic.

Rated: B+

Dec 2, 2022

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

Silverado proved the memorable movies keep things simple and rely on the human element rather than bells and whistles. Alongside Unforgiven (1986) and Dances With Wolves (1990), it might just be one of the last great American Westerns.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 2, 2022

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Joe Leydon

The Moving Picture Show

"Silverado" is the real thing, a good old-fashioned Western that shoots straight, rides tall, and moves quicker than a cowboy galloping off to the chuck wagon.

Jul 9, 2020

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Dwyryd W

Any western which has John Cleese as a sheriff is bound to fail. Totally unconvincing - give it a miss.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/21/24

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alan g

One of the best westerns ever. Actually an update of the 3 (4) Musketeers. Great emsemble cast. Predictable but wel done. A must watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/06/24

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Dani G

Not great, but OK. In the line of many other westerns

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/30/24

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David F

A Western with a very busy plot.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/27/24

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Nooway N

A great movie with a top cast.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/24/24

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Blu B

One of the last great traditional westerns if not THE last one. The best way to describe this is this is a 50's Golden Era style western made in the 80's. The music is amazing and is the best thing easily. The cinematography is really good with amazing sweeping shots and landscapes that rival John Ford. The only issue is the action while well done including the awesome stampede, it can be a bit over the top/ a bit cliche'd at times like missing a lot of shots but in others hitting super percise like in between someones legs on the first hit. The editing isn't bad but is probably the weakest part especially in the middle. While the plot on a big picture is easy to follow, it gets bogged down at times when it jumps between all four heroes and more in the middle when other characters get introduced. It can be hard to follow at times because it gets so jumpy and has trouble relating each individual story into one tight narrative until the end battles which are well done. It defintely could be a lot tighter written and had them more together in the middle though the story lines are interesting. What helps is this is well acted and paced. It's never really boring and the characters are all memorable and stand out though some are better than others. Costner can be annoying sometimes, Paden can be a bit wooden at times but even still they're good overall. Glenn starts out stronger but kind of fades in the second half. Glover is really good and is the best thing. The villians are solid also. It defintely is a bit goofy and cheesy at times and probably could've been a bit more serious but it's got charm and is well directed and acted overall. Anyone who is a fan of any actors in this, westerns, or the director will like this.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/28/24

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Synopsis

Rambling man Emmett (Scott Glenn) assembles a group of misfit cowboys (Kevin Costner), (Kevin Kline, Danny Glover). After helping a group of settlers track down a pack of thieves, Emmett and his men descend on the troubled town of Silverado to seek their fortunes. Soon after arriving, they discover that the town has fallen into the grasp of greedy rancher Ethan McKendrick (Ray Baker) and corrupt Sheriff Cobb (Brian Dennehy) with whom many of Emmett's men have unfinished business.

Director: Lawrence Kasdan
Producer: Lawrence Kasdan
Screenwriter: Lawrence Kasdan, Mark Kasdan
Distributor: Criterion Collection, Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 10, 1985, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 25, 2010
Runtime: 2h 12m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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