For my money, it's hard to beat a great western, and
Silverado is one of the best westerns that you're apt to see. Everything about this one
is grand, to include the magnificent cast, the epic locations, the fabulous script, and the stellar direction. A big picture that deftly intertwines several gripping stories on the road to a corrupt town where all these stories come to a rousing conclusion,
Silverado is a love letter to all the wonderful westerns that came before it. It's also a reminder that genres may rise and fall, but so long as a top-notch script and the right talent join forces, no genre is ever truly forgotten. The western may never be as important to the film industry as it once was, but it will always present the right people with an opportunity to tell a powerful story. That's precisely what director Lawrence Kasdan did with this vibrant gem that he penned alongside his brother, Mark. A good western can make adults feel all warm and fuzzy inside while encouraging their children to run around pretending that they're cowboys making a stand for all that is right
. Silverado is precisely that kind of film, and as such it is just as adept at presenting us with sound characters facing difficult decisions as it is at offering up thrilling shootouts. There's also a lot of warmth and humor riding shotgun with the heroic antics that are the backbone of the western genre. Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, Kevin Costner, and Danny Glover shine as the heroes, while Brian Dennehy makes for an excellent villain. Linda Hunt, Rosanna Arquette, Jeff Goldblum, and John Cleese are among the supporting cast, and Jeff Fahey makes an impression as a grimy henchman in one of his earliest roles. The movie is certainly not lacking for star power, but then I don't see where
Silverado is lacking anything. A stunning example of what could be my favorite genre of film, this is a fantastic movie that I would heartily recommend to anyone.
Final Grade: A+
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There are numerous established stars playing robust parts in Silverado, and then
there's my man Jeff Fahey hitting the scene and striking a chord as a sleazy deputy. |
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