Maverick is a film i had never seen until recently. Directed by Richard Donner one of my favourite directors, and starring Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, James Garner, James Coburn and Alfred Molina this is a fun comedy western based on a popular tv series. Maverick has a prime, at the peak of his game Mel Gibson whose star power and charisma really add to the films sense of fun. He really looks like he had a good time in the role. Jodie Foster is good too in her role, and Alfred Molina is effective as the main bad guy. Action scenes are well done and the comedy in most places keeps to just the right side of silly. The only slight gripe i have with the film is it is slightly too long and the middle third isn't as strong as the other parts of the film. The poker tournament at the end of the film is well handled as are the twists. Maverick has a family film feel too it and was clearly made to entertain. I had a good time watching Maverick and am convinced anyone watching it will have too.
Review of Maverick
