Maverick (1994)

Ah, the 1990s when Mel Gibson charmed us all. Gibson is Maverick, a gambler trying to get to a winner-takes-all poker tournament. For good reason, I kept imagining James Garner doing a much better job in the role, though it’s still nice to see him in the movie. Jodie Foster is decent in her role, though there’s a continued unfunny gag regarding her being a klutz. It’s a cute film, but too long and meandering for what it is. The ending doesn’t make any logical sense with regards to the rest of the film, which is sad because it would have been a fun ending to a better written film. 

Oscar Nomination: Best Costume Design