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This was said to be John Denver's last film. As I watched it, I couldn't help but feel sadness over that aspect. I thought this was a wonderful family film with John Denver playing a role I had longed wanted to see him in. A pioneer. A man blazing a wild mountain trail in a covered wagon. Being in the Rockies, with native Americans, bears, eagles, wolves, and mountain men. The story was very well told. The actors all played their roles to perfection. I love these kind of stories. Whenever they are made on modern film, we are able to re-live the past with these stories. I remember seeing James Reed in the mini-series North and South. I liked him as the Union soldier. He was great in this as well. The boys who played John Denver's sons looked familiar, but I couldn't place them in other projects. Entertainment Tonight highlighted the story about this final film. I wouldn't have known about it otherwise. When it was shown on cable, my sister taped it for me to see. All in all, this film will be forever treasured by true-blue John Denver fans. And we all wish, more than anything, that he was still around to give us more of the same. Ten plus in my book.

I first saw this on television, wishing I had gone to see it at the movies. But I didn't know who Kevin Costner was then. I didn't know who Danny Glover, Scott Glenn, or Kevin Kline was, either. But when I first saw this movie, my eye was on just Kevin Costner. I thought he played a goofy roll, but there was just something about it that clicked with me. I am a western movie fan a hundred percent. I love the wild west. Silverado was the perfect example of the west. It has beautiful scenery, a great cast, four men who believe in truth, justice, and the American cowboy way. My favorite part is when Kevin Costner kicks in the saloon doors and comes out to kill two at once. Sensational! The only problem I have with this movie is that there isn't enough of Kevin Costner in it. I was left wanting more, more, and even more. He has an adorable laugh too. linda Hunt as the little saloon keeper was great. John Cleese as the sheriff was humurous. Everybody did their parts to perfection. This is truly a 10 plus movie. We need more westerns made in the movie making business. Silverado proudly can sit amongst Dances With Wolves, Open Range, True Grit, How The West Was Won, Wyatt Earp, Cheyenne Autumn, and the list goes on.

Unbelievably true to the genre, the time period, and how the west was. This is a great tale of literally, how the west was gun. The scenery is magnificent. Kevin Costner is the best director of his time. He knows how to deliver a good story. The gunfight is awesome. It's like actually being there amidst the fray. Outstanding. This is a 10 plus no less. Robert Duvall, Annette Benning, and the entire cast are outstanding. The love story is a nice additional touch to an already perfect story. I did not read the book it was based on, but I bet it's even better than the book. Ignore anybody who puts this masterpiece down. They don't know great cinema when they see it. I truly wish it would have been honored at the Oscars, but it's typical of them to ignore such a grand piece of cinema. What a shame. Anybody that doesn't enjoy this film simply doesn't appreciate good movies. Be sure to rent this or buy this on DVD or video. It's well worth your time.