MAVERICK (1994) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

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[@DarkPaladin24]

The man who said, "I'm too old for this shit" is Danny Glover. He was Mel's partner in the Lethal Weapon series. That line was a reference.

[@ChrisBrown-rf3yp]

The one and only Roger Murtaugh.....love it guys 😂😂😂

[@jonathandoan51]

The inventory of the murtaugh list.

[@ungarelli81]

Yup, I was wondering if someone else noticed the reference. 😅

[@zulby09]

Both Maverick & the Lethal Weapon film series were directed by the late great Richard Donner - hence Danny Glover’s cameo lol

[@SouthPaw7896]

And the musical cue was also from Lethal Weapon

[@charmawow]

And of course ‘Coop’, is played by James Garner, the original Maverick.

[@brigidtheirish]

Grew up on the original Maverick. So much fun.

[@Buffaloheart68]

Absolutely loved that James Garner was in it, and towards the end when you find out that he's Mavericks dad, freaking gold.

[@nicksouthwell9393]

@@Buffaloheart68 makes this movie a true sequel if you ask me…

[@ApexG321]

James Garner is so good!. I don't think I've ever seen him give a bad performance.

[@BrennaUrbangirl]

@@nicksouthwell9393 I kind of like that thinking. Especially when we never really find out if Coop was an alias or not. He could have been sort of reprising his role from the series as Bret Maverick Senior with Mel Gibson playing Bret Maverick Junior.

[@jamiegagnon6390]

When Mel Gibson had his famous melt downs, Jodie Foster was one of the few entertainment folks to stand by him, even giving him work when Hollywood wouldn't touch him. She made it clear that she did not like what he had done and said, but that she would not abandon a friend in crisis.

[@Primenumber19]

Robert Downey Jr and Dean Devlin said the same thing. Unfortunately I don’t think he ever took proper responsibility for his actions and now views himself as a victim. I have no issues watching his stuff pre apocolypto, but I’m not watching anything he does now.

[@jamiegagnon6390]

@@Primenumber19 My post was not about Mel Gibson; it was about Jodie Foster.

[@Primenumber19]

@@jamiegagnon6390 so?

[@DeltaAssaultGaming]

I loved his work in Jodie Foster’s Beaver.

[@fluffylittlebear]

@@Primenumber19 I separate the art from the artist. I don't care what he does or says in real life... He's a good actor, good producer, and he makes great movies. Refusing to watch a good movie would just be punishing myself.

[@ericwatson54]

The "Lethal Weapon" moment during the bank robbery was brilliant! 😂

[@heathra68]

Watching it go right over her head was painful!

[@Gaius__]

@@heathra68 Haha, yes, especially since she was so focused on that sentence during parts 3 and 4 of Lethal Weapon. Maybe she watched this one first?

[@popjibbletz]

@@heathra68 What is even more painful is she watched all the lethal weapons not too long after this

[@zondervon]

She's probably not gonna see these comments but hopefully she does and watches that one little moment!

[@anthonyrschmitz5182]

especially when its the same director for both movies.

[@goyasolidar]

The Lethal Weapon franchise is also excellent as far as Mel Gibson movies go. (And that bank robbery joke with Danny Glover really only works if you've seen it.)

[@LBrobie]

yeah, i was yelling at her LETHAL WEAPON...but, i don't think she heard me. ;)

[@johndrews206]

Danny even dropped the "I'm too old for this shit" line

[@highstimulation2497]

yes. see it.

[@robbinsnest6163]

Yes! I was gonna point this out but you did it for me😅

[@ncpirate5477]

I love that little Easter egg!

[@romero329]

Between Maverick and Tombstone, I became obsessed with five card draw as a kid! You 100 percent should watch Tombstone if you're interested in more westerns!

[@homersmith4057]

Tombstone is the best western ever. Highly recommended

[@no-xr8wv]

And Jeremiah Johnson!

[@markcameron3110]

It's been a while, but I thought they played faro in tombstone.....

[@brigidtheirish]

My uncles taught a lot of the cousins, including me, how to play poker, blackjack, and a couple other games. Also taught us how the odds are always stacked in the house's favor.

[@AlexG1020]

If she doesn't end up doing Tombstone at some point I'll be sooo disappointed

[@billparrish4385]

One of the many hidden gems in this movie is that 'Pappy' was played by veteran Hollywood actor James Garner, who among his many accomplishments, played the original Bret Maverick in the old TV series _Maverick (1957-62)._

[@aljoseph7882]

Ur only half right James Garner also Played Beauregard Maverick you guessed it AKA ( Pappy ) ( not to be confused with Beau Maverick , Roger Moore ). In one episode Bret & Bart (Jack Kelly ) come to town for Pappy's wedding. don't remember the details ,but the three had to leave town in haste with a posse close behind, an unknown gunman scares them away. We find out its Uncle Bentley played by you guessed it Jack Kelly. so in conclusion one maybe two of characters where in the movie played by the same actor's. Beauregard ( Pappy ) & Uncle Bentley . I thought I seen Jack Kelly In the background as one of the gamblers .and no his name isn't Bret Maverick Jr.

[@andrewmathews1990]

I love this movie. The last time I watched James Garner (Marshall) and James Coburn (Commodore) act together was in the movie The Great Escape.

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

Coburn directed many Rockford Files episodes.

[@Madbandit77]

@@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344 I think he only directed one.

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

@@Madbandit77 I do stand corrected. In my defense it is one my favorites. "Irving the Explainer." 1977.

[@ajzmail]

One of my all-time favorite movies, what a cast!

[@Chris-ji4iu]

How about James Garner in "Support Your Local Sheriff" ?

[@kelaarin]

"I didn't associate poker with westerns." *SIGH* Kenny Rogers is rolling in his grave.

[@dragonrune6800]

"You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em..."

[@marthapackard8649]

Wild Bill Hickok too.

[@Downtime-33]

Support Your Local Sheriff is another great light-hearted western comedy with a similar feel. Starring James Garner who you just saw as Coop in this movie.

[@CaptainFrost32]

Support Your Local Gunfighter as well. I also recommend The Great Escape, though set in WWII.

[@StinkyGreenBud]

@@CaptainFrost32 Yes! The Great Escape is one of my favorites. Hell of a cast too.

[@davidkohl1048]

YES. I love the "Support Your Local" movies. James Garner and Jack Elam are brilliant together in both!

[@mariaghiglieri78]

One of the greatest screwball westerns made!!

[@witchking8497]

All of these recommendations are from James Garner the early days (circa Maverick)...I will throw another log onto the fire...The Americanization of Emily...James Garner + Julie Andrews in an anti-war movie set in WW2. Early days enough that it is in Black and White.

[@heretic_prince]

I loved this movie as a child. In fact the charisma of several of these characters shaped a lot of the humor I have today.

[@doinkclown7020]

Who else heard Cass say, "F*cked up here umbrella!"??? I wasn't looking at the screen right when she said that and could have sworn that it was just she had said 😆🤣. I had to skip back to actually check 😂 I'm in love with her! ❤😂

[@inarar5334]

My dad loved the show, and when we saw this he was so annoyed Garner was playing a different character. When the reveal came he practically yelled I KNEW IT! He had convinced himself that Garner was, "his" Maverick and that Gibson was the son. That's not quite what it was but he went from trying to find fault in the movie to loving it. He had also been burned by the Mission Impossible movies twist and was really wary of adaptations.

[@mcgilj1]

My mom basically had the same reaction in the theater..I came out as a Donner fan from Lethal Weapon this was like 2 years after #3 I think... And she was like telling me.. "That's the REAL Maverick". It became her favorite modern Western.

[@Dularr]

I wouldn't be surprised if that was the early script idea.

[@AlexG1020]

What mission impossible twist? He didn't like the movie was all about Ethan Hunt and not the team?

[@mizrolist]

@@AlexG1020 I think it should be Jim Phelps.

[@inarar5334]

@@AlexG1020 the Phelps thing. Like Garner in Maverick, Jim Phelps was Mission Impossible so that twist ticked him off.

[@hshaughnessy17]

The first guy you recognized was one of the baseball players in field of dreams and Danny Glover (the bank robber) and Mel Gibson are in Lethal Weapon together. That is what that little look of recognition is about and when Glover says "I am too old for this ...". That is his catch phrase from Lethal Weapon.

[@mcgilj1]

Plus the strands of the Lethal Weapon score kick in... Also former Goonie Corey Feldman was one of the robbers.

[@SuperMeglen]

Oh, good, I was about to answer her question at 4:35 about that actor, but I scrolled down to make sure I wasn't the only one who knew. Thank you.

[@petercastaneda5338]

The great James Garner, Zane "Coop" Cooper was the original Maverick on the T.V. show 1957- 1962, which had a lot of the same feel of the movie, with humor, light heartedness and narration with the line, "my ole pappy used to say."

[@quicksilvermad]

My favorite James Garner wester is Support Your Local Sheriff.

[@Cheepchipsable]

Well it's basically a remake of the originals series.

[@DrJekyll38]

The tournament scene featured a bunch of cameos by 90's country singers, many of whom contributed songs to the soundtrack. The tune that actually played over the game was Clint Black's "A Good Run Of Bad Luck".

[@ink-cow]

The old TV series this was based on seems to be largely forgotten which is a shame. It was some of the best TV of all time, with some of the craftiest writing and scenarios and spoofs. One episode landed Brett right in the middle of a spot-on parody of Gunsmoke (the legit western GOAT of TV and radio). Brett quoted his pappy a lot in the old show too. Bringing Garner on board to play pappy for real, mind blown.

[@stephenriggs8177]

Not quite sure Garner isn't playing the same character as before, which would make Gibson's character Brett Jr. Were Gibson the original Brett, I'd think Jodie Foster's character would be named Samantha.

[@donsample1002]

Plus there were all the Maverick brothers, cousins, etc. with names also beginning with B. Bart, Beau, Ben...

[@ericwalker8636]

What also made this movie special was all of the cameos by classic western actors as well as musical artists (even Alice Cooper!) throughout the movie and especially during the tournament.

[@treadstone1138]

@@bessarion1771 You forgot Denver Pyle who played Uncle Jesse on Dukes of Hazzard!! LOL. He threw himself off the boat at the end. LOL

[@rmar67]

@@treadstone1138 Also Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter.

[@Nclake5485]

Cory Feldman is in it too, he's one of the bank robbers with Danny Glover

[@rmar67]

@@Nclake5485 Really? I never knew that. I missed seeing him.

[@Nclake5485]

@@rmar67 yeah he's the bank robber yelling at everyone right before they blow the safe lol

[@TheRebuilt1]

I forget sometimes how young she is but called her dad's movies old and corny realized she is still very young but still loves her authenticity and honesty of position. She has a very old soul sometimes and why so many subscribe and enjoy her and her sister.

[@Songfugel]

This movie is so freaking underrated among reactors, it is so much fun! Thanks for the wonderful reaction, it was really fun watching you get so into it :)

[@brentwittman547]

You must watch Tombstone. By far the best “new” western. Great cast, amazing performances, great villains. And based on true stories. It’s phenomenal.

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

Since she's already watched a "new" western I wish she would watch an old one. I enjoy watching the reactors to see how they respond to movies I've seen (it's like getting to see it for the first time again through someone elses eyes) but the biggest complaint I have of basically all of them is they rarely do anything older than the 1980s and then it's just the usual (Casablanca, Wizard of Oz, It's A Wonderful Life, 12 Angry Men).

[@theycallmedutch475]

The real bitch of it is Tombstone is almost 30 years old… We’re all getting old 😂

[@coachmikesfilmroom3111]

And while it's great, it's not on the level of Unforgiven.

[@scipioafricanus5871]

@@theycallmedutch475 That "New Western" is quite misleading.

[@Mark_McC]

I’d recommend an old western. Like The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Also, not a popular opinion, but I think Tombstone is highly overrated.

[@jeffreydavid6794]

Lonesome Dove is the best Western of All time. Romance, comedy, adventure, tears, fun, beautiful scenery. It has it all.

[@markadams3976]

also featuring Danny Glover! Superb story partly based on true events.

[@ginalt8635]

Hard to argue but How the West was Won deserves an honorable mention, I think.

[@rapingoldladies]

Better than Django

[@elessartelcontar9415]

In a tongue in cheek cameo appearance, James Garner, Maverick, from the TV series Maverick was the character Marshall Zane Cooper, the guy with dark curly hair at the stagecoach that told Mel's "Maverick" to take his hands off the lady.

[@kirkcasteel7070]

Fun little fact the lady at the end at the bath house is actually Richard Donner's wife when James Garner says yes Mrs d he was actually referring to her as Mrs Donner. Also if you want to really cool thing there is a music video of the ending song of amazing Grace performed by the Mavericks choir and it is absolutely fantastic to listen to

[@rickerson81]

"Quigley Down Under" is a good one too. A good mix of light hearted and some heavy stuff. It's difficult to pick that "one" good western. Everyone has their own favorite, I can't help but have my own top ten or fifteen depending on my mood! Haha!

[@PaulArk]

Second this recommendation. Tom Selleck & Alan Rickman are brilliant in this one.

[@theviciouschickenofbristol4779]

Great movie.

[@Acid0989]

I can also recommend "Silverado". I think i have never seen one react to it. Classic 80s Western.

[@Robert-ht7om]

Always felt like there should of been more movies.

[@wojtek5385]

Agreed! And the fantastic music in that movie!

[@paulpeterson4216]

Danny Glover says "I'm gettin' too old for this sh*t" in this move, and reprises the line in another Mel Gibson movie that you have recently watched (I think) called Lethal Weapon. I love it when movies make call-backs!

[@OriginalTodzilla]

And Danny Glover is the lead hero in Predator 2 which Cassie needs to watch to get some of her questions answered 😉

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

I wonder if she watched Lethal Weapon

[@robburns4176]

@@johnnyskinwalker4095 Yeah I noticed how that one seemed to get by her too.

[@fubar1217]

I love it when Mel Gibson pulls down Danny Glover's bandana and they look at each other like they recognize each other. Lol

[@Zodia195]

When my family and I first saw this movie we burst out in laughter when Danny Glover showed up because my parents LOVE Lethal Weapon (I only like the 3rd movie). It's one of the reasons why I started loving meta humor.

[@fredbaker761]

I'm 57 and remember watching the original Maverick TV show with my dad. So seeing the original James Garner along with Mel Gibson was the icing on top

[@sgray001]

The old guy from the Notebook also played Brett Maverick in the original Maverick TV show. So, not only was it nice to see him in this movie, it was a great reveal that he was Brett's pappy that we had always heard about.

[@Dylan_Platt]

Such a great flick, and one that I feel has been largely forgotten. Been wondering when reactors would find it, and I'm so glad that you did!

[@terririnella4032]

agree and hopefully now that one reactor has, others will follow

[@donwild50]

A lot of the actors in this film appeared in Western movies and (especially at the end) most of them appeared in classic Western television shows in the 1950's through the 1970's. Sadly a large number of them have passed away since the movie was made over 25 years ago. I'm pretty old...it's a shame so many of my boyhood heroes have departed...but they were great in their time.

[@Pecos1]

I'm cairly long in the tooth as well. I grew up watching many of the actors in this film back in their heyday.

[@chenryrex]

BTW, Coop played Maverick in the original television show from '57-'62. There were also people from the reboot in 1978 in the poker tournament.

[@balansboy]

Great movie. And Graham Greene (the native friend) is such an under-rated actor. He is great in this. He was amazing in Dances with Wolves. And he was really good in one of the later Die Hard movies.

[@DeltaAssaultGaming]

Great Indian actor

[@JonathanReynolds1]

He was one of the cops in “Die Hard With a Vengeance” (3rd Die Hard movie).

[@allencouch683]

I believe you might also enjoy a western called "Silverado", it features a very young Kevin Costner and Jeff Goldblum among others- it's pretty good.

[@peem]

Amazing choice! Good light hearted fun action movie. Perfect for this channel. And also lots of amazing actors.

[@mikesied]

I second this movie. A very young Kevin Costner

[@marthapackard8649]

Fantastic cast and a lot of fun

[@themidsouthcyclist8880]

And Danny Glover again!

[@duanelavely5481]

James Garner was the original T.V. Maverick that's why they cast him as Maverick, Sr. I agree that "Tombstone" is one of the best westerns but THE best has to be "The Searchers" with John Wayne & Natalie Woods!

[@briansass4865]

I'll still vote "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" with "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" a close second.

[@francischambless5919]

The Magnificent Seven, by far is the best western. My opinion. I just don't get people's infatuation with Tombstone...?

[@ralphvanz.7925]

Ford's The Searchers is best American Western from the Studio Era. The best Western overall all-time is Leone's "Once Upon a Time in the West". But both are definately cinematic Masterpieces with a capital M.

[@renlessard]

I have to go with High Noon myself. Gary Cooper was brilliant

[@spencerbookman2523]

There are a lot of good ones: Rooster Cogburn, True Grit (old or new), The Big Country, Yellow Sky, High Plains Drifter, Hang ‘Em High, and Once Upon a Time in the West all come to mind from memory…

[@LRenee86]

My grandmother was a huge Mel Gibson fan, grew up watching this movie and it is definitely a favorite. Loved your reaction!

[@simian01]

I bet Richard Donner just called Danny Glover up and said "Hey, we need you for half a day" after having a last minute idea. I love the little Lethal Weapon blues lick that plays when they recognise each other.

[@shainewhite2781]

4:08, that's Doc Ock! Alfred Molina!

[@hazelpethick6029]

The Danny Glover cameo in this and the Lethal Weapon reference remains one of my fave movie moments ever - it was pure genius! Love this film.

[@jgriffin282]

Maverick was a popular Western on TV in the 50’s/60’s. The actor playing Papa Maverick James Garner, played the original Maverick in the TV show. Great show and great movie.

[@battalian]

This was such a great movie. and the HUGE Cast & Cameos in it. James Garner (the original Maverick in the 60's tv series) Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon partner to Mel G.) - the quick music piece & 'recognition of each other' was from LW & totally cracked me up first time I saw the movie.. James Coburn (Commodore - also was in original tv maverick series) Dan Hedeya (Good old 'Cheers' TV as Carla's husband and was on Kojak tv series when Richard Donner directed it in the 70's) Denver Pyle (Uncle Jesse from Dukes of Hazard tv & was in Maverick tv series) Clint Black, Hal Kethcum, Waylon Jennings, Kathy Matea, Carlene Carter, Reba McEntire.. (All Country superstar singers) Margot Kidder - (Lois Lane from Superman movies worked with Richard Donner previously) Richard Donner & his wife Lauren (Directors of Superman movies & Lethal weapon movies) Alfred Molina (Angel ...was in 1985 Movie Ladyhawke - directed by Richard Donner) The list just kept going on and on.. it was nice to see because somehow, all these people worked with each other in some previous manner.. either music, directing, acting, or producing, etc.. and the easiest way to describe it all put together.... it was just a fun & entertaining movie.

[@holydiver73]

Don’t forget Leo Gordon who had a recurring role in the first two series of the original Maverick series in the 50’s as Big Mike McComb.

[@aikozutigana8465]

Mel and Jodie and James had such great chemistry, and the writing was so good. I loved this movie and enjoyed seeing it again here

[@bobapjok4241]

One of the All Time greats for me. Loved "Uncle Jesse" getting thrown overboard the first time i saw this.

[@uberd0gAlpha]

"The Quick and the Dead" is another quality western you might enjoy. Plenty of famous faces and some amazing performances (especially Gene Hackman)

[@Dinotk421]

A hilarious "western" has always been Blazing Saddles. One of the best Mel Brooks works out there. Also, Three amigos. Also, this reminded me, you should also watch Lethal Weapon. It explains the bank robbery scene better.

[@mcgilj1]

It may have leaned into the comedy.. But this feels like a fun but sincere love letter from a director that began his career there. Very episodic shows like Wagon Train, or even Maverick. They weren't all people just being shot. So this was a fair representation for the less hard edged TV westerns of early TV.. unlike the more serious ones the came a bit later.

[@mikesied]

James Gardner was the original Maverick. It very much is a tribute. :)

[@giosworld9229]

Yess this is my favorite western comedy. Such a fun movie with a great cast. 🙌

[@ericwatson54]

I always laugh at the "Lethal Weapon" moment in the bank during the robbery. 😂

[@JGComments]

A “Western” isn’t always a genre, it can be a setting for a comedy, action, drama, romance, or sci-if movie.

[@airborngrmp1]

@@Caseytify Or the Mandalorian

[@ravissary79]

Westerns are a genre the way Noir or CBMs are, more like a narrow subgenre based on a setting, topic or tone, but which gains enough popularity that it becomes its own genre. The avengers is a adventure film, bit it's also a sci-fi, action, comedy, but because of the impact of the MCU saying its a CBM is often sufficient. Similarly westerns are thrillers, comedy, drama, action movies, biopic, war movies, sometimes even sci-fi, but they're all still western.

[@d.kyrstede8185]

Such as Star Wars.

[@toob1979]

_Star Trek_ was pitched to the networks by Gene Roddenberry as _"Wagon Train_ to the stars."

[@adamgrocco]

May be worth watching Magnificent 7 (2016) that is pretty good.

[@Bear78420]

That moment in the beginning, when Danny Glover is robbing the bank, and Maverick pulls his mask down, they were in The Lethal Weapon series together. The music that plays at that moment is from that series. He even says” I’m getting too old for this sh*t” which is a recurring line from the series. I’m guessing the same company/director/music production company, or something like that, did both movies ☺️ Just a little movie trivia from a movie nerd 😁 Also, in case no one says, this was a tv show back in the day. The guy who plays Mavericks dad played Maverick back in the show

[@doghousereilly3795]

Richard Donner directed every Lethal Weapon movie and Maverick.

[@Bear78420]

@@doghousereilly3795 i figured it was something like that ☺️

[@doghousereilly3795]

@@Bear78420 Donner also directed another Mel Gibson movie from 1997 called Conspiracy Theory.

[@Spidercat616]

"I want to know what she really sounds like. " In the original script, Annabelle is originally from Boston and has a thick "Bah-stin" accent.

[@scotty1time]

"Do you know why I'm wearing denim today??" "Cause you're from Canada?"

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

Maverick was ATV series starring James Garner. There was a comedy element to it. Mel Gibson's movie here really lends to that comedy element.

[@samson9535]

Garner

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

@@samson9535 Thanks for the correction

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

@@samson9535 It's what happens when you speak the comments and fail to proofread. 😒

[@jleddy]

Can we just give props to the PiB title cards matching the movie title cards? Always an amazing start to each reaction!

[@lynnkain]

So many of the old TV stars in one movie. Love seeing Doug McClure.

[@tacticalgrace6456]

So long as the movie is either set in the old timey Wild West period, and/or has classic western movie themes and/or a western vibe, it’s a western.

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

I really think you would love the movie Tombstone. Starring Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott and a host of other great actors.

[@Zyemeth0]

Yes please!

[@danlincoln8987]

Tombstone is awesome

[@Vulcanerd]

So many people would love to hear Cassie say, “I’ll be your huckleberry.” 😄

[@Lonewolf026]

Yes now that's a real western

[@ThrowmeAFrigginbone]

Tombstone is a good choice aa would Young Guns.

[@tzeege]

I wouldn't watch "Unforgiven" before watching "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" or "Outlaw Josey Wales". "Unforgiven" is Clint Eastwood's last western and should be watched last IMHO.

[@TheBeatenPaths]

I've been suggesting Clint Eastwood to her for ages! Lol

[@StickFigureStudios]

I agree. UNFORGIVEN is the movie that really made me a western fan in the first place.

[@OriginalTodzilla]

I back you guys on "The Good The Bad and The Ugly". It's a must for Cassie. Also the original Magnificent Seven for the music score alone.

[@TheRealPapaChico]

Yeah you won't get the right feels with unforgiven unless you went through all the spaghetti clint eastwood movies.

[@TheBeatenPaths]

I don't think she'd like the speghetti westerns. Too long and dry. I think she'd appreciate them more after she watched Unforgiven or Pale Rider etc.

[@foxmcleod64]

Yay! This is such a fun film, and I had a great time watching your reaction. As a Native Am, Graham Greene's scene is absolutely hilarious. I lose it every time during that part of the movie. "Get a hold of yourself man! *slap* everyone's looking!" XD My dad is also one of those dad's that will sit around watching old westerns. This was one of the first ones as a kid I could sit and watch with him cause it was so funny. We had the biggest grins on our faces when the reveal came at the end because we both kind of knew that's where it was going. Also, we both had a laugh when the older man got caught cheating, "Uncle Jesse NO!" LOL Thanks for the reaction and have fun watching even more films!

[@STho205]

Greene was my favorite part of the movie. The fake Indian shtick and being hired out to entertain a Duke. The hamming it up at the wagon train. It was like a mashup of old Maverick with FTroop.

[@DeltaAssaultGaming]

What a great Indian actor

[@rikconverse8726]

Graham Greene has another fine role in Thunderheart.

[@jasonb9562]

It’s such a great part of a movie filled with great scenes. Graham Greene is treasure

[@brownstarslots]

Him complaining about the drums always gets a smile out of me

[@psych77777]

maverick is always a fun watch. a few of my fav westerns are Silverado, Tombstone, Rio Bravo, The Magnificent Seven, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon and The Man from Snowy River

[@ginalt8635]

Was wondering if anyone would mention Silverado, well done. A "traditional" western with new actors. One of my faves.

[@davidmiles533]

Silverado and Tombstone may be the greatest westerns made. Neither is anything like country music.

[@Gosperella26]

My mom loves Tombstone... Val...yum

[@davidmiles533]

@@yt45204 you must be joking. Having grown up with the TV show and specials I consider the film to be junk. I understand I’m one of few that feels this way.

[@markusreeve]

The Outlaw Josey Wales is a fantastic western to try.

[@kimberlyloranger8321]

It was really fun watching a reaction video to this movie-I saw it with my family when it came out in theatres in the 90s. One of the cameos that maybe hasn't been mentioned yet is Clint Black who was one of the guys sitting at the gambling table during the big game at the end-he was a country singer in the 90s who sang one of the songs in the movie (called "A Good Run of Bad Luck').

[@OldDogVT]

High Noon, 3:10 to Yuma, Open Range. The Western genre is filled with superb films.

[@dnish6673]

Little cameo by Lois Lane herself, Margot Kidder. And a nice turn by Graham Greene from Dances with Wolves.

[@mcgilj1]

Plus several country and western stars as poker players and uncle Jessie himself from Dukes of Hazzard..

[@Williameagleblanket]

The Black cowboy was Danny Glover. He was in the movie Lethal Weapon franchise with Mel Gibson. They were police officers.

[@RetroClassic66]

The actor who you spotted at the poker table early in the film and said "hey, I know him! Where do I know him from?" was character actor Art LaFleur, who played a number of small roles over the years (including FIELD OF DREAMS), but who's probably best known for playing the ghost of Babe Ruth in THE SANDLOT. Sadly, Art LaFleur passed away just this past November at age 78.

[@LucianDevine]

Had this movie on VHS, and it was always one of my favorites. That ending is pure gold, from the poker game itself, the betrayal, everything at the campfire, and then finally the bath house. I just loved it!

[@gregsteele806]

One thing I don't understand is how all the stuff at the end supposedly ruins the Commodore's reputation. The way it's cut, it seems like the only person who's reputation gets ruined is Bret's father.

[@LucianDevine]

@@gregsteele806 That's who he was talking to I think, and why he ripped the badge off his chest when he said it.

[@StickFigureStudios]

As I read through all the comments, I see the usual Western titles being recommended (TOMBSTONE, THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY, SILVERADO, etc). All of them worth seeing, but there's one in particular that is absent and I feel like should at least get a mention: HIGH NOON. One of the greatest westerns ever made, one of my personal favorites (in my top three) and one that I could see you really getting into. Hopefully that one will get included in a future poll.

[@chetstevens4583]

The absolute best movie like this (con men running a long con) is The Sting with Robert Redford and Paul Newman. Won the Oscar for best movie and has a song that became viral before the internet was a thing.

[@marthapackard8649]

Brilliant movie. I wish people would react to it. And a beautiful soundtrack.

[@wagonmaster1974]

Glad you chose Maverick. As your foray into "real" westerns goes forward, may I suggest one of the finest - "True Grit."

[@toob1979]

Thank you for watching this film. It is a great Western while simultaneously being a deconstruction of a Western. The posters before me have pointed out the importance of all the actors and how they were cast, so I'll leave it at that. My fond memory of _Maverick_ was watching it with my mom. She was a fan of Westerns and of Mel Gibson. Your review brought a warm glow to my heart. Miss you, Mom.

[@brianmcconnell1817]

I’m so happy you got to watch this movie! It’s probably the best adaptation of a TV series in movie form. This movie is based on the TV show “Maverick” which starred James Garner in the title role. James also played Brett’s father in this movie which sequentially makes perfect sense, but because he appeared as another character in the beginning the audience believed he was just making an appearance in the film. It’s he best gotcha moment in film. It’s a fun film directed by Richard Donner who also directed Mel Gibson and Danny Glover (the black bank robber) in the Lethal Weapon films. In fact Danny repeats a line he made famous in the Lethal Weapon movies as he exits the bank when he says, “I’m getting too old for this shit.”

[@BK45AUS]

Not to mention the musical cues in the bank.

[@bmw128racer]

Since you like Kevin Costner, you might want to check out the Western "Silverado," one of his very early roles. 😊

[@TomEMaddox]

My favorite western.

[@MikeWilsonBarrett]

Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves, 3 Days To Kill. Jack Ryan Shadow Recruit. Tin Cup all fantastic Kevin Costner films

[@keithwoods1103]

Silverado is an underrated and often forgotten gem.

[@Joe-hh8gd]

Costner & Westerns? "Open Range" with Duvall. And while it gets overshadowed by the lighter "Tombstone", I personally find Costner's epic "Wyatt Earp" to be a stronger film.

[@ticklicker11]

@@Joe-hh8gd I find it's more historically accurate than Tombstone also.

[@i-churchcafe9136]

James Garner, who played his father , you also loved as the "scrounger" in "The Great Escape"

[@blackjackbarron5315]

I'm really glad you were able to get this up finally!

[@jamesdoerr5862]

Nearly everyone on the riverboat had starred in a western earlier in their careers. IMO, Silverado. A brilliant western.

[@petercastaneda5338]

Yes the riverboat scene had a lot of old classic western stars, and country music legend Clint Black.

[@TomEMaddox]

Silverado is my favorite western. Just an amazing cast and a mixture of drama and comedy.

[@dillonlexington]

So many great Cameos in this movie, Noah Wylie of ER was in the game (the first cheater) Denver Pyle of the original Dukes Of Hazzard (the second cheater) Robert Fuller of Emergency was in the game, Dean Stockwell as well, Many more already mentioned.

[@TheLoner73]

“That’s the ‘Silent of the Lambs’ lady, right?” 😂😂😂😂 Oscar winning Jodie Foster would love to hear that from her! And yes Carrie, that’s her. She’s also the lady from Taxi Driver, Nell, Panic Room, Inside Man, The Brave One and so on and on and on.

[@jond5830]

Fun fact: James Garner (Cooper) played the original character of Brett Maverick back in the day in the original Maverick western films. His inclusion in this movie was not only a great shout out to the audience in recognition of the original source material (and the original actor who contributed in making the character such a legend), but making him Maverick's father was too cool. No one complained. Also: $500,000.00 in 1885 is the equivalent to over $14,000,000.00 dollars today. and, because nobody asked for it: The fun behind the significance of the bank robber reveal and the line, "I'm getting too old for this sh*t." was because the bank robber was played by Danny Glover who played Sgt Roger Murtough in the Lethal Weapon movies with Mel Gibson (Martin Riggs). The two had already done the first three films by this point and it was a form of fourth wall break that had a moderate trend during the mid 90's (most notably in Pauly Shore movies featuring Brandon Fraser, granted).

[@GypsyCountMatthewA.Zielinski]

I've missed this movie. It really is the most fun western ever made. Turn, turn, turn. Round and round and you never get tired from being so dizzy with the antics. Perfect. Somebody needs to write a movie like this again.

[@fbfields984]

Clearly, someone is in need of watching ‘The Outlaw Josey Wales.’

[@barkleyadventures6625]

After firefly, this is a GREAT way for you to start into westerns. I saw this movie when I was about 13 in the theater. It taught me a LOT about comedy. I'm so glad you watched it!

[@jeffdetmer4681]

Lots of great guests in this. Most of the people on the boat were either Country music singers or actors from old TV westerns. Coop was played by James Garner who starred in the TV series Maverick. He also starred in an updated version as an older version of Maverick some years later. Garner made a lot of movies and had a very successful TV show besides Maverick called The Rockford Files where he played a private detective. He also was part of an incredible ensamble cast in a movie called The Great Escape, about allied prisoners in a german prison of war camp. Outstanding film. Oh and of course, Taylor Swift is to country music what Justin Bieber is to opera. Never the less, loving you and your Sis more and more with each video. Keep having fun with it.

[@michaelwalsh1035]

Cassie, since you're not a naturally inclined westerns fan , I'd recommend one of the greatest classic westerns "Rio Bravo" . It's not heavy like some of the great "spaghetti westerns". A lot of the "modern westerns" are for the birds. "Unforgiven" is a good one. "Open Range" with Robert Duvall and Kevin Costner is also good.

[@chadbailey7038]

Rio Bravo is very good indeed 👍🏾

[@7moonlight]

Love Rio Bravo!

[@samellowery]

Broken Trail is also great.

[@MrBlueyes02]

I'm so happy you are doing this movie one of my favorites but I'm still waiting for Tombstone

[@jaydisqus3353]

She really needs to do Tombstone, it's an amazing movie.

[@bob_._.]

Once upon a time there was a television series called "Maverick" starring James Garner and Jack Kelly as brothers Brett and Bart Maverick and Roger Moore as their English cousin Beau. They had their own separate episodes.

[@JonathanReynolds1]

I loved watching this in the cinema back in 1994 on my 18th birthday. Jodie Foster looked stunning in the old timey dresses 👗. James Garner (the father of Mel Gibson’s Maverick had played the original Maverick in the TV series of the same name) He had starred in the Rockford Files TV series and was in the movie “The Great Escape”.

[@NerdJared]

I love this movie! Lotta stars that came together for this film (that is largely unappreciated) but its on of my favs.

[@shainewhite2781]

YES, Good to see this video reupload! RIP, Richard Donner and James Garner. Without them, this film would never had been made.

[@crush41gb]

You know that one guy from Field of Dreams. This was the last movie my mom, dad and I saw in theaters together. Doc Ock 6 yrs. before lol. I hope this one isn't censored. I always appreciated the others weren't bleeped.. This is a sentimental favorite. :) So many great cameos and references.

[@pebblehilllane]

Maverick was one of my favorite TV shows when I was a kid. I liked seeing James Garner, the original Bret Maverick, in the flick but also so many others from old TV westerns during the big game on the paddle wheel boat scenes and a few in other scenes of the movie. There had to be no fewer than a dozen other old TV western actors in the movie, and it was also kind of fun seeing John Fogerty, Willie Nelson and a few other musicians/singers in it.

[@LeighMet]

Maverick was a tv show in the 1960's with James Gardner. Yes shes the slient of the lambs lady.

[@matthewhoward-white463]

I can't recommend Tombstone enough. Val Kilmers performance of Doc Holiday is phenomenal.

[@drunkemonkie]

Sitting here waiting for tombstone since her second video where she said hey I got you ....still waiting 😆😂😆

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

Kevin Costner's Wyatt Earp was much better. . . . . . . . . . . . Now that you have had a heart attack I was just joking lol.

[@garyt7193]

I'll 2nd that......though *Silverado* is still my Fav Western

[@drunkemonkie]

@@CRAZYHORSE19682003 tombstone still my favorite but I will agree earp was very very well done but Val kilmer put on a Master class of acting in that tombstone movie

[@matthewhoward-white463]

@@CRAZYHORSE19682003 the ambulance is on its way 😁

[@danielgudzevich3768]

OMG I can't believe you watched this! This is one of my all time favorites but I honestly thought I was the only person in the whole world that had ever seen it! Great choice 👌

[@lancelarson9306]

Hello from Layton, Utah. Glad that Maverick won your Western poll. Been hoping for a reaction to this fun movie.

[@ravenlockhart0925]

The two westerns that have always stuck with me are "Tombstone", and "The Quick and the Dead". The ladder of the two because it was a nice change to see a female gunslinger as the main character

[@Momsbasement354]

Yes! The Quick And The Dead was seriously underrated! So much better than the other female led western Bad Girls.

[@marthapackard8649]

I was surprised that this won over Tombstone. It didn't even come in second place! Silverado is another good one.

[@scipioafricanus5871]

@@marthapackard8649 As Cassie said it must have been the Silent Majority turning out to in numbers to vote.

[@foxmulder2845]

" The Quick and the Dead " is also one of my favourite Western Movies. I like the characters of Sharon Stone, Leo DiCaprio and Gene Hackman.

[@RDSports5]

As a 90's kid, I couldn't agree more. It was cool to see the 90's produce some of the coolest westerns considering all the great westerns of the 50s, 60's, and early 70's. Tombstone stands out to me though because of Val Kilmer's great performance of Doc Holliday. Could rewatch that one over and over again. And yes, it was REALLY cool to see a female gunslinger in The Quick and the Dead. Maybe the first movie to show that women could be as bad ass as men, especially in the old west when that would've been unthinkable. Great performance by one of my favorite actors in Gene Hackman, young DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, and of course, Sharon Stone

[@sgt.blkdog3840]

OMG I can’t wait for you to watch Unforgiven such an EPIC film. Plus you can never go wrong with Clint Eastwood

[@alswearengen6427]

She's going to hate it, though. Pretty dark and depressing for her.

[@StickFigureStudios]

I don't think she will. I don't know that she will absolutely love it or have as much fun in it as she would in this movie, but I think she will appreciate it: she'll get emotionally involved in the story and after all is said and done I suspect find it a very meaningful experience (as she did with SCHINDLER'S LIST and SAVING PRIVATE RYAN). Anyway, we'll see.

[@stevencraven4897]

One interesting tidbit: most of the gamblers in the Riverboat Tournament were actors and actresses recreating their roles from 1950s and 60s TV westerns.

[@NemesisN4Sir]

Love your reaction. Honorable mention are For A Few Dolllar More, 3:10 To Yuma (2006), Tombstone, Dances with Wolves, and Wyatt Earp (1994) Here are my top 5 westerns of all time. 1) The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly 2) The Magnificent Seven (OG) 3) Open Range 4) Silverado 5) Maverick