I also rate this moive a 10. I don't see it as trying to make a statement or display artistic skills. To me it's a homma
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HawksRevenge — 19 years ago(July 21, 2006 01:10 PM)
Who is this stupid MR Joker 96 and why do we care about his opinion?, I personally saw this movie in the theatre twice, and it ranks as one of my favorite films, I get sick of these thread headers I can't believe people actually liked this movie, Terrible Movie or Worst movie I have ever seen
You don't have to look hard to find the value in Silverado unless you are an absolute moron, which is obviously the case here
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tomcat69w — 19 years ago(November 17, 2006 11:55 AM)
Amen! Unfortunately all of us who like this movie, give egghead's like MrJoker96 credence by getting P.O. and arguing endlessly when it's all a matter of opinion. I prefer this movie over many of the genre and especially over anything Sergio Leone did. Those Spaghetti Western's were ok in their day, but to me they don't hold up at all. Once Upon etc. was lousy as far as I'm concerned. I went to see it when it came out and fell asleep. So in that text, here would be my faves.
The Wild Bunch
Rio Bravo
Silverado
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Unforgiven
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snikt91 — 19 years ago(December 08, 2006 07:46 AM)
What's all this then?
I saw the movie for the first time in the theater. It started out with the slow pan around the small shack and I started thinking to myself, this is going to be another crappy, slow western. Then the movie decided to prove me wrong. The opening gun battle jump starts the film, it made me jump out of my seat with it's suddenness. Then, when Emmett walks out of the shack, and the panoramic view just keeps getting wider and wider, I knew that I was in for a treat. I can't understand the posters that complain about the acting, as most of it seemed perfect for the characters, with the exception of the settlers heading to Silverado, I will admit that there is some very bad acting there, including Rosanna Arquette, who I found highly annoying, and Jeff Goldblum as Slick. And I also can't understand peoples knocking Kevin Kline's performance. Comparing him to actors past just doesn't work, he doesn't try to stare like Eastwood, or swagger like Wayne. If anything, he brings a Zen element to the character that I could only compare to Redford as the Sundance Kid, as someone previously compared the film to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. And Paden does not, in my opinion, have romantic feelings for Stella, rather a genuine affection for a person with a similar attitude, and a dislike for the attitude and lifestyle of Hannah, which, as he states, is a hard way of looking at life. I found the writing to be quite good, the cinematography to be excellent, the production design and costumes to be the most authentic I've seen in a western and the editing quite well done. The best part for me was the Paden/Cobb storyline, two men with similar backgrounds and genuine affection for one another that have gone down different paths that make them reluctant enemies. Costner was refreshing as Jake, Glover stoic and determined to protect his family and friends, and show that, yes, there were black cowboys (30% of them by some estimates). Even Scott Glenn, who I usually find to be a bit on the wooden side, puts in a very decent performance. A great many fine actors in supporting roles, my faves being John Cleese and James Gammon. This movie literally had something for everyone and I think that 7/10 is low, though not quite 10/10.
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dave-holvey — 19 years ago(December 11, 2006 08:26 AM)
this film is one of the best films i have ever seen although i can understand why some people think it discrases westerns, it may not be the most serious western film ever but i thought everything about it was good the acting, the story, the cast, the locations and even the soundtrack it all fits in well together.
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angel-magician — 19 years ago(December 20, 2006 09:10 PM)
This is a most pleasurable romp through the wild west. Of course there is not enough of KCostner to suit me. I would much rather see a lot more of him than all the others put together. I first saw this on tv and then raced out to buy the video. Now have it on DVD and love it. Great western.
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raw_rustymeyers — 19 years ago(December 22, 2006 01:37 AM)
The actor that played Rosanna Arquettes husband was quite good;)
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dogsoldier_spoon-1 — 19 years ago(February 07, 2007 09:28 AM)
you call this masterpiece a bad western?
Okay yeah, masterpiece is a bit too much but this is a great entertaining movie that disirves at least a 7.
You wanna see a bad western? Go to your video store and rent American outlaws, wild wild west or blueberry
sure those are entertaining but not good westerns in contradiction to Silverado that is a good western
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testorca — 19 years ago(February 10, 2007 04:33 PM)
The original poster cant believe people liked it
I saw it fromn start to finish only recently, and I am at a loss as to why people hate it, and why the critics claim its one of the worst movies ever
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xyZee — 19 years ago(February 13, 2007 07:14 PM)
I can't say, I know any critics that say it's one of the worst movies ever. Criterion thought it was great enough to add it to their sizeable laserdisc collection(although it's long out of print), and to me that says something.
"Don't mind me, man, I'm just effen with ya"Janis Joplin
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dogsoldier_spoon-1 — 19 years ago(February 14, 2007 11:15 AM)
who cares about the critics? Really, it about you not about the critics. There are critics who think that Braveheart's one of the worst movies ever. BRAVEHEART for christ's sake!
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BuckFlicks — 19 years ago(February 20, 2007 05:47 PM)
When I watch Fist Full of Dollars, I think to myself "What's all the fuss about?" It's not a good movie, and it wasn't even an original screenplay. It was adapted from a Kurosawa film - not even adapted so much as copied it was almost taken cut for cut. So any argument against Silverado for being trite or unoriginal that includes Fist Full of Dollars in support of its premise is invalid.
Now let's take a look at the other elements of the movies and see which one comes out on top:
Dialogue: Clearly the winner here is Silverado. It's not even close - for one thing, all the actors in Silverado speak English and didn't need another actor to dub their lines.
Characters: Silverado's characters are immensely more entertaining and engaging (whether likable or not) than the various sneering thugs in FFoD.
Suspense: I have to give the nod here to FFoD. Leone could take a tense moment and stretch it out for days.
Cinematography: no contest here Silverado, above all else, is a beautiful movie. Some of the images are permanently burned into my brain they were so striking.
Fun Move Experience: Well, considering I own the Silverado DVD and watch it a few times a year, and couldn't make it all the way through FFoD before sending it back to Netflix, I'd say that experience goes in the Silverado Column.
So, since everyone here thinks that their opinion is the only one that is right, then it's time for me to declare (with tongue firmly planted in cheek) that Silverado is a master work and anyone who doesn't think so is clearly an ignorant wretch.
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one189teen50five — 18 years ago(April 09, 2007 12:44 PM)
I love Silverado but my only problem with it is there isn't enough of Kevin Costner in it. He is adorable in this. Love it when he rides wild into town and kicks in the saloon doors and then gets two baddies at once. Really cool.
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one189teen50five — 12 years ago(November 30, 2013 05:23 PM)
First of all, this was meant to be a fun tribute to the westerns of yesteryear. Second, OPEN RANGE is one of the best movie westerns ever made AND Kevin Costner knows how to make those masterpieces. HE IS BETTER than Eastwood any day of the week. Third, John Wayne was just ok. In every western, he played basically the same cowboy. Talk about having no range!!! Please. Fourth of all, the characters were great in Silverado. Not everybody has to like it but to say it's the worst is a downright LIE. FIFTH POINTget your stupid friends to tell you whether or not you should go and see a movie because you are too ignorant to make up your own minds. END OF LESSON.