Tin Cup

Ron Shelton directed this 1996 romantic comedy starring Kevin Costner, Rene Russo , Don Johnson, and Cheech Marin.

Under achieving golfer could have hit the big time but instead is content to run a Texas driving range. That is until he meets a therapist who, coincidentally, is the lover of his old friend and nemesis. So he sets out to win the U.S. Open.

You don't have to be a golfer to enjoy this movie. Not riotous, but amusing. And the cast is great.

Great "philosophy of golf" speech from Costner as he gives Russo her first lesson. And look for cameos by some golf greats.

Fun and engaging. Costner is a winner in this one and Cheech Marin is perfect as Costners caddy, friend, and confidente.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117918/

Silverado

Love a good western and this is one of my favorites.

Seemingly a tribute to all the best elements of westerns, Lawrence Kasdan (director) cowrote with Mark Kasdan and got it right.

Amazing cast including Scott Glenn, Kevin Kline, Kevin Costner, Danny Glover, Brian Dennehy, Linda Hunt, Jeff Goldblum...even John Cleese.

On his way west, Glenn meets up with Kline, breaks his brother (Costner) out of jail ("All is did was kiss the girl!") and the three team up with Glover to fight bad guys.

It is said that Costner was given his role as Jake by Kasdan to make up for the fact that he was cut out of The Big Chill. Actually, this is one of Costner's best performances.

Great musical score, scenery, characters, some humor, and the Wild West...who could ask for more?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090022/