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Silverado
Western · Action · Drama · 1985
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.
Movie details
Silverado
“Four strangers become friends. Four friends become heroes. On the road to Silverado.”
1985 Western · Action · Drama 2h 13m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
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TMDB
7.0 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Silverado?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Lawrence Kasdan
Written by
Lawrence Kasdan · Mark Kasdan
Kevin Kline
Paden
Scott Glenn
Emmett
Danny Glover
Malachi 'Mal' Johnson
Kevin Costner
Jake
Brian Dennehy
Cobb
Rosanna Arquette
Hannah
John Cleese
Sheriff John T. Langston
Court is in session
Put Silverado on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.