Inclubabu Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.

WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

SeeQuant Blending excellent reporting and strong storytelling, this is a disturbing film truly stranger than fiction

Derry Herrera Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

sol- Four heroic individuals keep running into each other as they trek to the same location for diverse reasons in this popular lighthearted western from Lawrence Kasdan. The film was released during a time in which western movies were on the decline and it received some acclaim in its day for paying tribute to the conventions of the genre. Watched as a contemporary viewer though, 'Silverado' is a far less riveting affair. The film's best asset is the colourful cast with the likes of Kevin Kline, John Cleese, Brian Dennehy and others at their most charismatic, however, by attempting to include nearly every western trope in the book (saloon fights; shoot-outs; stolen horses; burned houses; jail breaks; etc), the story comes off as rambling and rather bloated. The film also features so many principal characters aside from the four protagonists that one never gets to truly know any of them in real depth, and the film feels unfocused rather than deliciously complex as one might hope for a film with such an onslaught of main characters. The movie is certainly entertaining in parts and there is no denying the attention to detail with the period sets and costumes, however, the film makes one yearn for the alternative westerns that started to emerge in the 1970s, such as 'High Plains Drifter', that actually tried to do something more than just throw some rousing action together.

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

Scott LeBrun Co-writer, producer and director Lawrence Kasdan did his part in keeping the Western genre alive with "Silverado". It may not be innovative, but that may well have been the point, as Kasdan aims to pay tribute to a beloved movie genre that dated all the way back to the silent era. Admittedly, this one came along when the Western was going through a bit of a dry spell, which made it all the more welcome.Four very engaging stars - Kevin Kline as Paden, Scott Glenn as Emmett, Danny Glover as Mal, Kevin Costner as Jake - are an interesting combo, as these characters, united by circumstance, eventually band together to fight against the injustices occurring in the town of Silverado. More than once, they prove their worth, in a story (written by Kasdan and his brother Mark) that is fairly episodic."Silverado" is extremely well shot, by John Bailey, in widescreen. It gets the look of a classic Western just right. It hooks you right away with an opening moment of quiet suddenly interrupted by a gunfight, and promises a substantial amount of entertainment to come when we're introduced to the tough and resilient Emmett and get a load of the majestic New Mexico locations. Admittedly, this doesn't work quite as well when you start to think about it too much, so it's better to just go with the flow and appreciate all that Kasdan and his cast & crew have packed into this presentation. Certainly, it would be hard not to get roused by that stirring and wonderful music score composed by Bruce Broughton.There's a lot of acting talent to go around here, but giving things a curious quality is some unexpected casting. Linda Hunt? Jeff Goldblum? JOHN CLEESE? Rosanna Arquette is fairly appealing if somewhat aloof as the gal who catches both Klines' and Glenns' eyes. Jeff Fahey makes his film debut as scruffy psycho Tyree. Lovely ladies Amanda Wyss and Lynn Whitfield play local girl Phoebe and Mals' sister respectively. Recognizable character players in the cast include Marvin J. McIntyre, Sheb Wooley, James Gammon, Ray Baker, Joe Seneca, Earl Hindman, Jim Haynie, Richard Jenkins (also making his film debut), Pepe Serna, Ted White, and an uncredited Brion James as Hobart, the wagon master. The real standout for this viewer is Brian Dennehy, who never overplays his role as villainous sheriff Cobb, instead suffusing the character with a good deal of charm.The pacing rarely slows down, and the action scenes are first rate. Especially good is a scene involving a stampede.While lacking the overall impact for this viewer to consider it great, it's still pretty fun while it lasts.Seven out of 10.

LeonLouisRicci You know there might be trouble in Dodge City when Kevin Costner gives the most endearing Performance in an All Star Cast. But that's not the only problem with this Entertaining, but surprisingly flat, supposed Homage to the Classic Western.It sure is a bloated and beautiful Film, full of many things but shallow to the point of distraction. Clichés are here by design and that is acceptable but that's not enough. There has to be something more, something to make this stand out as its Big Budget demands. Actually the horses and cows show as much panache as the Cast.Everyone seems underwritten and unresolved accept at the most superficial levels. There are jarring inconsistencies in the Editing and the Gunplay is so sterile that it hardly penetrates beyond old TV Stuff. There are some things that make this watchable, notably the Scenery and Costner's before Stardom, free-style of a Jitterbug, Pulpy, twirly Hotshot.Overall, it is a mild and Family Friendly Western done in an era of blood filled Screens. A definite throwback but without much Style. It just sort of is there for the Popcorn Crowd and is a somewhat Overrated Oater that has some charm but not enough to make this anything more than slightly above Average.