Maverick is Nothing but Brilliant

I've just seen the movie "Maverick" for the twentieth time (well, maybe not exactly twenty times, but certainly more than ten). This poker flick is nothing but brilliant. The fictional story takes place in the American Old West and unfolds from Bret Maverick's point of view. Needless to say, Maverick, portrayed by Mel Gibson, is a poker aficionado who never misses a chance to make some easy money through the game of poker.

Maverick has an enormous ego. He wants to prove the world that he's the best poker ever. Such thinking leads him to multiple mishaps on his way to a celebrated five-card draw poker competition. And, of course, he does not my catching the first place prize. Especially knowing that it's going to be a hefty amount of cash. However, Maverick's journey towards the coveted pot is full of all kinds of complications and obstacles.

And, when a cunning, but gorgeous woman (Jodie Foster) suddenly appears in his life things get even more confusing. Maverick is $3,000 short of the required tournament entry fees. All sorts of people make their best effort to prevent Maverick from participating in the competition. However, luck is probably on the protagonist's side as Maverick does make it to the highly anticipated tournament.

Both Jodie Foster and Mel Gibson are very talented actors. They play their roles very realistically making the viewer actually believe the characters.

In addition, although this poker movie is classified as a Western, I would say it's more of a comedy. I laughed practically at everything Maverick's every word. Well, maybe it's just me!