Maverick (1994)

Cast: James Garner, Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson
Language: English
Running Time: 127 mins
Director: Richard Donner
Censor Certificate: U/A
Genre: Western, Comedy, Adventure

Plot: Maverick is recreated from the character James Garner created in the 1950s TV program. Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them. He needs an additional three thousand dollars in order to enter a Winner Take All poker game that begins in a few days. He tries to win some, tries to collect a few debts, and recover a little loot for the reward, all with a light hearted air. He joins forces with a woman gambler with a marvelous, though fake, southern accent as the two both try and enter the game.

My Review:The movie is about a big poker game to be played in the middle of the sea with participants from all over the world with great tricks up their sleeves.Mel Gibson & Jodie Foster team up to participate in the tournament.But the journey to the ship is full of cons,robberies,chases & lots of double crosses all for the money.Not a sigle character in the movie can be described straight.Even though i don't know how the game of poker is played,i throughly enjoyed watching this movie.This is a perfect example of western comedy.The final game in the climax is quite entertaining with a surprising suspense getting revealed.This movie will stay with you for a long time.A definite must watch.

My Ratings:4/5,must watch if you love gambling themes.