Silverado

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Joseph C Nov 20 Covers all of the tropes you wanna see in a Western: Horsemanship, good vs evil, gunslinging, good vs evil, saloons, good vs evil... even a noon time duel on a dusty mainstreet with tumbleweeds and a woman watching by the side. Ensemble cast gives the requested performances, though Dennehy, Cline, and Hunt shine. The cinematography is gorgeous, the music grandiose and appropriate. Released during a span of several excellent Westerns, this one carves a niche in that you can watch it with the entire family (there is some deadly shooting but minimal blood.) It appears Kasdan was anticipating making a sequel; I would like to have seen that. See more DanTheMan 2 Sep 8 A whirlwind tour of virtually everything you can do in a Western, Silverado shoots straight, rides tall, and moves quicker than a cowboy galloping off to the chuck wagon. One that could cause many to kick up their spurs in celebration. Everything about this film feels so alive. With writer and director Lawrence Kasdan at the reins, he lovingly pays tribute to a beloved movie genre that had long since passed its heyday, embracing all the familiar clichés instead, serving them up with such exuberance that they still feel fresh. The direction is tightly focused but large in scale, the photography has a warm glow about it, and the action is taught and thoroughly exciting. It hooks you right away with an opening moment of stillness and calm before suddenly being interrupted by a gunfight, and it promises a substantial amount of entertainment to come, which the film thankfully delivers on. The actors switch gears effortlessly, playing their roles with seriousness when necessary, but also relishing the moments that are meant to be fun. Backed by a terrific musical score courtesy of Bruce Broughton, Silverado is an engaging, sweeping, and beautifully shot western that remains a true delight, offering almost everything you could want from the genre, though ultimately leaving you yearning for the sequel that never was. See more David B @Dobishop Aug 12 Obnoxious score distracts immensely. See more Gareth v Aug 9 A solid, enjoyable Western that balances nostalgia with energy—a great pick for fans of the genre. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 4 Success in 2 hours and 12 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more john s Jun 12 Poor acting. Slow slow action. Trope central. Characterisation pretty dreadful. Overlong drivel. See more Read all reviews

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