Puzzled by Jeff Goldblum's character

I think Slick came to town clean, and Cobb eventually thought he could use him and just made him an offer and Slick accepted. Purely mercenary.

I watched the movie again on Sunday and I came here to make a comment. Lo and behold, you all beat me to the subject...

I liked almost ev erything about Silverado - except Slick. There was nothing wrong with Jeffs portayal, but the character just seemed to be totally out of place and pace. He felt like an anachronism although I can't say why.

If you'd seen Silverado upon its release, Goldblum's role made more sense as just some added comic relief, same as Cleese. Coming off The Big Chill, where Goldblum was the funniest character, it gave audiences a good chuckle to see him show up halfway through the movie, as one of the classic Western archetypes, the shady travelling gambler.

That Kasdan was able to work him into the story as a (semi-)credible bad guy is a testament to his writing skill.

I always figured that Slick was brought in by Cobb as a "ringer" and that they were in cahoots from the beginning.


"Good night, and grease for peace."

http://youtu.be/TBAuO1McLxg

Jeff is only in this film because he and Kasdan are friends.

I just kind of assumed that the Sheriff sat down with him and talked him into joining them or he already knew the Sheriff previously but they kept that to themselves. Either way it did seem out of place a little bit but he got what he deserved

I think he just sided with whom he viewed would be the "winner".

He appeared to be someone who chose a life that had risks but high returns. And he aligned himself with the person he thought had the best chance of winning. He was obviously wrong.