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Maverick (1994)

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Average Rating: 6/10
Reviews Counted: 39
Fresh: 28 | Rotten: 11

It isn't terribly deep, but it's witty and undeniably charming, and the cast is obviously having fun.

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Average Rating: 7.2/10
Critic Reviews: 7
Fresh: 7 | Rotten: 0

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Movie Info

A gunslinging con man develops a tricky scheme to make a killing at a major poker tournament in this comic Western inspired by the popular television show. Mel Gibson assumes the role of Bret Maverick, the handsome rogue who hopes to cheat his way to success. In need of a large stake to enter a major card competition on a Louisiana steamboat, Maverick decides to take advantage of a few small-town poker players. These include the seemingly sweet Annabelle Bransford (Jodie Foster) and the

PG, 2 hr. 9 min.

Western, Action & Adventure, Comedy

Directed By: Richard Donner

Written By: William Goldman

In Theaters: May 20, 1994 Wide

On DVD: Aug 27, 1997

Warner Home Video

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Cast

Mel Gibson
Bret Maverick
Jodie Foster
Annabelle Bransford
James Garner
Marshal Zane Cooper
Graham Greene
Joseph
James Coburn
Commodore Duvall
Alfred Molina
Angel
Paul L. Smith
The Archduke
Geoffrey Lewis
Matthew Wicker
Max Perlich
Johnny Hardin
Dub Taylor
Room Clerk
Robert Fuller
Riverboat Poker Player
Doug McClure
Riverboat Poker Player
Bert Remsen
Riverboat Poker Player
Denver Pyle
Old Gambler
Will Hutchins
Clint Black
Sweet-Faced Gambler
Waylon Jennings
Man With Concealed Gun
Kathy Mattea
Woman with Concealed Gu...
Calvin Bartlett
Riverboat Poker Player
Paul Brinegar
Stage Driver
Steve Chambers
Unshaven Man
Michael Paul Chan
Riverboat Poker Player
Kimberly Cullum
Music Box Girl
Henry Darrow
Riverboat Poker Player
Jean De Baer
Margret Mary
Corey Feldman
Bank Robber
Dennis Fimple
Stuttering
Danny Glover
Bank Robber
J. Mills Goodloe
Telegraph Operator
Dan Hedaya
Twitchy
Linda Hunt
Margot Kidder
Mary Margaret
Art La Fleur
Poker Player
Stephen Liska
Dealer
John Meier
Unshaven Man
Read Morgan
Dealer
William Smith
Riverboat Poker Player
Paul Tuerp�
Poker Player
Clint Walker
Lauren Shuler Donner
Bathhouse Maid
Doc Duhame
Unshaven Man
Frank Orsatti
Unshaven Man
Richard Blum
Riverboat Poker Player
Jack Garner
Porter
Chuck Hart
Riverboat Poker Player
Hal Ketchum
Bank Robber
John R. Woodward
Bank Robber
Marion Dougherty
Donal Gibson
Riverboat Poker Player
Noah Emmerich
Courtney Barilla
Music Box Girl
vince gill
Spectator
Leo V. Gordon
Poker Player

Critic Reviews for Maverick

All Critics (40) | Top Critics (8) | Fresh (29) | Rotten (11) | DVD (6)

There can be little doubt that a whole new generation is about to discover the charm, wit and fun of Maverick.

March 25, 2008 Full Review Source: Variety

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Leonard Klady

Variety

Top Critic

At almost every turn, Maverick adds sly comic episodes.

May 20, 2003 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Caryn James

New York Times

Top Critic

The first lighthearted, laugh-oriented family Western in a long time, and one of the nice things about it is, it doesn't feel the need to justify its existence. It acts like it's the most natural thing in the world to be a Western.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Top Critic

Affectionate, amiable, eager-to-please, in a TV-movieish sort of way.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Joe Brown

Washington Post

Top Critic

Maverick may be as close as anything comes to a perfect summer movie (as opposed to a perfect movie).

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: ReelViews

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James Berardinelli

ReelViews

Top Critic

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A gaudy reincarnation of the TV series with Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster and James Garner flashing diamonds, breaking hearts and clubbing cliches damn near to death.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Rita Kempley

Washington Post

Top Critic

...an easygoing diversion that could've (and should've) been so much better...

July 17, 2011 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

'90s Western offers a few laughs and so-so adventure.

December 15, 2009 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Renee Schonfeld

Common Sense Media

This one has it all - romance, comedy, action and high-spirited adventure!

February 3, 2009 Comment

Clint Morris

Brag Magazine

See website for more details.

June 6, 2008 Full Review Source: Screen It!

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Rory L. Aronsky

Screen It!

Everyone on board seems to be having enormous fun.

March 25, 2008 Full Review Source: Film4

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Film4

It's an enjoyable family film.

March 25, 2008 Full Review Source: Empire Magazine

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Kim Newman

Empire Magazine

Formula Hollywood filmmaking at its shallowest.

March 25, 2008 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

A financially successful exercise in target-marketing, but not much of a movie.

February 9, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

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A solid ensemble class brings this pseudo remake to life. Mel Gibson is solid in a movie that is really more about fun than anything else.

May 9, 2008

John Manard

Super Reviewer

I love this flick. It's great seeing Richard Donner tackle a western. Even moreso with Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, James Garner, Alfred Molina, James Coburn, Graham Green and many, many great character actors taking up the cast. There are some slight dragging points in the middle of the film, but overall it's a fun

March 25, 2007

Tim Salmons

Super Reviewer

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