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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.

100

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

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: 3.2/5
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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

William Goldman

Aug 27, 1997

Warner Home Video

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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 | Comment
Variety
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At almost every turn, Maverick adds sly comic episodes.

May 20, 2003 Full Review Source: New York Times | Comment
New York Times
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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 | Comment
Chicago Sun-Times
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Affectionate, amiable, eager-to-please, in a TV-movieish sort of way.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post | Comment
Washington Post
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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 | Comment
ReelViews
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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 | Comment
Washington Post
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...an easygoing diversion that could've (and should've) been so much better...

July 17, 2011 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | Comment
Reel Film Reviews

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

December 15, 2009 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media | Comment
Common Sense Media

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

February 3, 2009 Comment
Brag Magazine

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June 6, 2008 Full Review Source: Screen It! | Comment
Screen It!

Everyone on board seems to be having enormous fun.

March 25, 2008 Full Review Source: Film4 | Comment

It's an enjoyable family film.

March 25, 2008 Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | Comment
Empire Magazine

Formula Hollywood filmmaking at its shallowest.

March 25, 2008 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | Comments (2)
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 | Comment
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Audience Reviews for Maverick

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
jmanard52

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
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Tim Salmons

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