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Tombstone | Year: 1993 Classification: Western Directed: - George P.Cosmatos - George P. Cosmatos - George Pan Cosmatos Actors/Actresses: - Billy Bob Thornton - Jason Priestly - Kurt Russell - Michael Biehn - Val Kilmer AND HELL'S COMIN' WITH ME Tombstone is based on the events prior to and following the famed "gunfight at the O.K. Corral". The main characters are Kurt Russel as Wyatt Earp, Sam Elliott as Virgil Earp (isn't he in every Western ever made?), Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday, and Powers Boothe as Curly Bill. The film takes some creative liberties as far as the facts go, although the fact that the Clanton's and McLaury's were given heroes funerals after their deaths was somewhat apparent. I've heard some complaints that the movie took too long for the action to start, but what some consider boring parts I see as laying the foundations for the eventual climax. When the film is based on true events, you have to stick relatively close to the facts, otherwise you might as well just slap a new name on it and market it as an independent movie. As far as performances go, everyone fit their part. Val Kilmer's interpretation of Doc Holliday was the best I've seen and the other actors fared well, if not just as well in their roles. The premise of the film revolves around the conflict between the Earp brothers along with Doc, and the "cowboys". After a few encounters, both parties lose at least one member. When one person close to Wyatt is claimed, he and a small group of men (including Doc) retaliate with ferocity. I think this is the part of the film that kind of plays around with the facts, but it is also one of the more entertaining segments. There is a love story mixed in which is pretty much concurrent with the facts as far as I've learned. (I read the book written by Wyatt's widow) A few other A-list actors appear in this film, including Charlton Heston, Billy Bob Thornton (kinda chubby), and Jason Priestly. So if you are looking for an entertaining night at home, I would recommend this movie. If you are doing a school report on Wyatt Earp, I would still recommend this movie, just read a few books that tell what really happened. "Not me, I'm in my prime" Val Kilmers performance as Doc Holliday should have gave him the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1993.It was clearly the best performance to date of his carreer.Hollywood just seems to ignore and dismiss this type of movie. Kilmer steals the show from Kurt Russell,as Wyatt Earp.The powerful cast includes Micheal Biehn as Johnny Ringo, Sam Elliott as Virgil Earp, Stephan Lang as Ike Clanton, as well as Powers Booth, Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thorton,Michael Rooker, Billy Zane,Jason Priestley, and last but not least, Charlton Heston in a cameo appearance as rancher John Hooker.Again, Kilmer steals the show as Doc Holliday.His performance as a retired dentist that suffers from alcoholism and tuberculosis, is nothing less than masterful, first rate acting. Dennis Quaid played the same character in "Wyatt Earp" that came out about six months later, and this reviewer thinks his performance, while good, was not up to the same standard as Kilmer.There are many "one liners"that everone remembers and have become classic.A definite "must see" western that I would rate in the top five for all-time for this genre. Absolutely riveting account of a well known story This is probably the best telling of the Wyatt Earp/Doc Holliday saga I have ever seen. I have watched many movies about the legendary fight at the O.K. Corral, but none have been as enthralling as the characters in "Tombstone". Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer are more believable as Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday than any other actors portraying those characters. The much praised John Ford Classic "My Darling Clementine" while a great movie, was riddled with inaccuracies even to the point of making Doc Holliday a surgeon rather than a dentist. "Tombstone" tried to stay as true to the actual characters as possible and in my opinion more than succeeded. On the heels of the slow, dragging Kevin Costner epic "Wyatt Earp", "Tombstone" is much faster paced and holds the viewers attention with drama, action and breathtaking scenery all the way to the tearjerking end. Well made movie that should hold it's own for a long time to come, I'm definately a fan. Buy Tombstone at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Tombstone Search with the Priority Search Engine on Tombstone This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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