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Silverado
1985 133 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★7.4
Western, Action, Drama
Director: Lawrence Kasdan
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Description
Four unwitting heroes cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. Little do they know the town where their family and friends reside has been taken over by a corrupt sheriff and a murderous posse. It's up to the sharp-shooting foursome to save the day, but first they have to break each other out of jail, and learn who their real friends are.
Budget:
$23M
US Gross:
$32.19M
Worldwide:
$32.19M
Starring
Kevin Kline
Actor
Scott Glenn
Actor
Kevin Costner
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1986
— Best Sound
Academy Awards 1986
— Best Original Score
Key opinion
Silverado is widely regarded as a playful, energetic revival of classic Western tropes that prioritizes spirit and entertainment over gritty realism. While its thin plotting and heightened, sometimes unrealistic, heroics are acknowledged, the charismatic ensemble cast and the film's joyful tone earn it a positive reputation as an engaging genre piece.
| Acting | The ensemble cast, featuring standout performances from Kevin Costner and Brian Dennehy, provides the primary appeal and charm of the film. | |
| Score | The score by Bruce Broughton and the cinematography by John Bailey effectively enhance the staging of the film's action sequences. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay opts for a lighthearted, mythic approach to the Western genre rather than engaging in complex thematic exploration or deep moral ambiguity. | |
| Originality | The film's tone is divisive: some viewers appreciate the fun, escapist, and spirited homage to classic Westerns, while others find the reliance on genre clichés and unrealistic heroics to be shallow or lacking in meaningful substance. |