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Description: George P. Cosmatos presents the Director's Cut of his incredibly popular TOMBSTONE, the action-packed, star-studded western that brings the legendary feud between the Earps and the Clantons to life. Former U.S. Marshall Wyatt Earp's (Kurt Russell) plan for peace, quiet, and prosperity misfires when he, his brothers, and the outrageous rogue Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer) encounter that ruthless band of outlaws, the Clantons. Gripping performances and explosive action fill the screen in this legendary western about Tombstone and the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.Amazon.com: This Western has become a modest cult favorite since its release in 1993, when the film was met with mixed reviews but the performances of Kurt Russell (as Wyatt Earp) and especially Val Kilmer, for his memorably eccentric performance as the dying gunslinger Doc Holliday, garnered high praise. The movie opens with Wyatt Earp trying to put his violent past behind him, living happily in Tombstone with his brothers and the woman (Dana Delany) who puts his soul at ease. But a murderous gang called the Cowboys has burst on the scene, and Earp can't keep his gun belt off any longer. The plot sounds routine, and in many ways it is, but Western buffs won't mind a bit thanks to a fine cast and some well-handled action on the part of Rambo director George P. Cosmatos, who has yet to make a better film than this. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews:
- Best. Movie. Ever.: I could watch this movie every day for a year and still never tire of it. Val Kilmer is fantastic as is Kurt Russell. Michael Biehn as Johnny Ringo dominates every scene he's in and the bar scene with him and Val Kilmer is a great moment where Doc uses his droll humor to diffuse an otherwise deadly situation. This movie is definitely my Huckleberry!
- Movie-0, Russell-5, Kilmer-10: This movie is dreadful. Whopping historical inaccuracies, horrible score, very cheesy. Russell is good but Val Kilmer steals the picture performance wise. This is one of those movies where everyone and his uncle are in the cast. Look! It's John Corbett. Is that Jason Priestley? Wow, Billy Zane was in this? Whoa, Billy Bob! I know the Dana Delaney part was that of a free thinking woman but she would still have spoken in the manner of an 1880s lady, not a modern woman although this is the 1st time I've ever been able to understand Delaney in anything. I wish I hadn't been able to, though, the dialog is ridiculous. My understanding is that the town of Tombstone had no problem with the cowboys. They brought in a lot of money. It was a personal argument between the Earps and the Clantons. A total Hollywood rewriting of history.
- Tombstone never grows old: Tombstone is a favorite movie of many of my family members ranging from my 9 year old daughter to my husband to my father and brother!! We all love it and it never grows old or boring. Val Kilmer absolutely makes the movie with his wonderful rendition of Doc Holliday. We could watch this movie every day. The extended cut has scenes that you do not see on regular television and makes it very worthwhile to buy this one.
- Had to have it: This is one of those movies you just have to have in your library. Great western, with plenty of action and a GREAT cast!!!
- Val's best performance: I am not a big fan of westerns or Val Kilmer, but this is one of my favorite movies. It is, hands down, Val Kilmer's best performance; also, the characters are fun, the wit is amusing and the action is packed.
It's a story of a retired family of lawmen (including the legendary Wyatt Earp/Kurt Russell) and friends (Doc Holiday/Val Kilmer) who get roped back into law, the hard way, and the story doesn't end until justice and revenge are meted. There's love, Latin and loyalty too! Enjoy!
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