Maverick
By Richard Donner
1994
Action / Adventure
2h07
Synopsis
Bret Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them, and needs an additional $3k in order to enter a winner-takes-all poker game beginning in a few days. He joins forces with a woman with a marvelous Southern accent, and the two try and enter the game.
Community Reviews
Audiences have warmly received 'Maverick' for its humorous and lively take on the Western genre, blending action and parody with a charismatic performance by Mel Gibson. The film's originality and engaging cast, including Jodie Foster and James Garner, alongside a delightful cameo by Danny Glover, have particularly charmed viewers. Its blend of humor, romance, and action makes it a standout, with many expressing a desire to rewatch it.
👍 Charismatic performances and humorous take on Westerns.
👎 May not appeal to traditional Western genre purists.
