Puzzled by Jeff Goldblum's character
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jimanchower — 12 years ago(October 09, 2013 11:02 AM)
I agree, I saw this movie years ago and caught part of it the other day and I was left wondering if some of his scenes were utor something?
When I was a kid I could never tell if he was supposed to be good or bad and even when I watched part of it the other day I couldn't remember if he was good or bad, even thoughi had seen the movie around when it came out.
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residentevil6901 — 12 years ago(January 29, 2014 08:38 AM)
I just kind of assumed that the Sheriff sat down with him and talked him into joining them or he already knew the Sheriff previously but they kept that to themselves. Either way it did seem out of place a little bit but he got what he deserved
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dirtyoldhawg — 9 years ago(June 20, 2016 06:23 AM)
'Slick', Goldblum's character, was a gambler who had worked a town with Cobb in the past.
Cobb had sent for Slick to run a game, and to split the profits of his winnings with Cobb. Probably to run the Gambling in the Midnight Star after Cobb Fired Kelly (who was skimming profits). Paden just happened to show up and take over before Slick could get into town. Also to act as eyes and ears within the Midnight Star and to otherwise be useful.
The scene with the Knife Slick was about to throw the knife (underhanded) but with enough force to cause injury or death to (in my opinion) Paden as Tyree was one of Cobb's men and a trusted subordinate.
Paden had proven un the past that he was not completely without conscience and therefore less trustworthy.
But make no mistake about it, Slick and Cobb were in it together.
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