Silverado

1985 "Four strangers become friends. Four friends become heroes. On the road to Silverado."
7.2| 2h13m| PG-13| en| More Info
Released: 10 July 1985 Released
Producted By: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
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Four unwitting heroes cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. Little do they know the town where their family and friends reside has been taken over by a corrupt sheriff and a murderous posse. It's up to the sharp-shooting foursome to save the day, but first they have to break each other out of jail, and learn who their real friends are.

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Vashirdfel Simply A Masterpiece
Nonureva Really Surprised!
Salubfoto It's an amazing and heartbreaking story.
Jakoba True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.
rizemancustomsllc The actors are still alive and Netflix has done a ton for movies lately... It's time for the final ending for Silverado...
mojotre I sometimes jokingly tell people this is the greatest Western I have ever watched. Then I wonder if I really am joking.From the opening scene where the buddies meet up to the introduction of the baddies and their actions. All seems plausible due to very good direction and writing. Yes there are clichés, but in a good way.If you like Westerns of any sort you will enjoy this movie.And now, a word about review length requirements. I added that longer middle section to fulfill the length requirement. I don't really think it adds to the review and I think shorter reviews should be allowed. After all, this last sentence would not be necessary at all.
kosmasp It had been a while since I first saw this movie and I just refreshed my memory the other day. And while it remains likable with some fine actors in it, it didn't age well at all. Other reviewers have written about the clichés along the way. But you can't fault a movie for things that are now a given, when they might not have been at the time of the production of said movie.The movie is still good though, but some character choices seem odd to say the least. Kevin Costner is a great actor, but while he seemingly has fun with his free spirited character, you don't really buy it as a viewer. Kevin Kline makes the best impression of all, which all boils down to the fact, that they tried too much. Too many characters, too many things going on, none of which stay long enough to keep the viewer hooked all the way through. This may be nit-picking, but it's what is missing from making this a really superb western
zardoz-13 "Bill Chill" writer & director Lawrence Kasdan made the perfect western "Silverado" with Scott Glenn, Kevin Kline, Kevin Costner, and Danny Glover. This four-fisted horse opera finds an oddball assortment of individuals thrown together into an alliance when they encounter common foes. Clocking in at 133 minutes, "Silverado" boasts a number of rambunctious gunfights, with Costner imitating Steve McQueen, right down to riding his horse side saddle. This atmospheric western is reminiscent of those oaters from the 1950s rather than Spaghetti westerns. Kasdan has assembled an impressive supporting cast that includes John Cleese, Brian Dennehy, Linda Hunt, Jeff Goldblum, James Gammon, Rosana Arquette, and Lyn Whitfield. The production values are stupendous, and "Silverado" looks thoroughly genuine. Kasdan's dialogue is memorable, too. The opening scene with Scott Glenn cornered in a shack while several gunmen try to kill him is interesting because we in the audience are trapped alongside Glenn. Relying on his wits, Glenn's cowboy hero never sees any of his assailants but he makes mincemeat of them with his fancy shooting. He is riding to a town called Turley to rendezvous with his impulsive younger brother Jake (Kevin Costner) and runs across Paden (Kevin Kline) left to die in the desert. Emmett nurses Paden back to health and Paden sets out to find the dastards that left him for dead. Meantime, Malachi (Danny Glover of the "Lethal Weapon" franchise) is going home to see his parents. Kasdan doesn't waste a second in this heavy duty sagebrusher that doesn't rub your nose in gore. Composer Bruce Broughton has created an Elmer Bernstein type orchestral score. Western fans must watch this western!