Tombstone

Hollywood Pictures/Disney release on both 4K UHD & Blu-ray Steel book this popular film from 1993 about the real-life incident of the gunfight at the OK corral on OCT. 26, 1881, in Tombstone Arizona between the lawmen Earp brothers Wyatt, Virgil, and Morgan (played by Kurt Russell, Sam Elliott, and Bill Paxton) and the outlaw Clanton family and associates. The fight itself lasted a short time, but the drama and events that led up to it and the aftermath comprise the bulk of the film. Val Kilmer also shines as friend and gunfighter Doc Holliday. I am presently unable to view the UHD, the new Blu-ray transfer looks stunning, an upgrade from the old Blu-ray, porting over those extras but otherwise providing no new content. The steel book is nice, though the paper sleeve covering it is attached rather flimsily, so will require some taping to keep it on, if you decide to keep it at all. First rate film in most regards may well be the best version made yet, quite exciting, well-acted and directed (by George P. Cosmatos) A must have for Western fans.

Tombstone is a masterpiece. A patchwork of adventure, romance and history, this production truly brings to life the events and characters around which it centers, carrying its viewers on a wild west ride across the emotional spectrum. The stories of Wyatt Earp, John Henry "Doc" Holliday and the infamous gunfight at the OK Corral had been told onscreen more than forty times when this one debuted back in 1993. Many of those earlier projects were credited to iconic names like John Ford, Henry Fonda, Kirk Douglas, Burt Lancaster, James Garner and Jason Robards, to name a few. And yet, Tombstone stands alone in its proclivity for historical accuracy and detail, its ability to seemingly transport the audience back in time and bring these characters back to life. Beneath the thundering of horses' hooves, aback the sounds of gunfire and behind the legends are real people with real hopes, dreams, regrets and fears, and this, as much as anything else, separates Tombstone from the pack. The movie presents and ties together portraits of nihilism, the tragedy of love lost, the joys of love realized and the steely reliability of lifelong friendship. All of this is presented against the backdrop of a quickly changing world. Wyatt's words to Doc, "Sooner or later, you've got to grow up" loosely symbolize the sun's setting on a period defined by expansion, boom towns, individualism and violent escapades. Before Tombstone's release, it seems likely that its casting raised an eyebrow or two. As several professional critics have lamented, Kurt Russell lacks the screen stature of a John Wayne or Clint Eastwood. He is adequate (at worst) in capturing that essence, the rugged lawman in Wyatt Earp, but he excels in bringing to life the haunted man, eager to put bloodshed behind him and truly embrace life. Powers Boothe turns in what is arguably the best performance of his career as Curly Bill Brocious, a man who's both affable and dangerous, and Michael Biehn is downright haunting as the mysteriously dark cowboy champion, Johnny Ringo. Dana Delany is brilliant also as Josephine Marcus. The spirited beauty destined to become the love of Wyatt Earp's life, her only fear is being "bored", and she exudes feminine courage- a determination refined but unhidden in this "man's world". Any flaws from which Tombstone may suffer (some say the directing could have been better) are, like its powerful merits, completely overshadowed by Val Kilmer's portrayal of Doc Holliday. Doc stands as one of the most interesting, colorful figures in all of American history- as witty as he was deadly; as charming and cultured as he was unflappable. Having been diagnosed with Tuberculosis at the age of twenty-two, he was given a maximum of two years to live. His adventures began when he headed west and, against all odds, lived fifteen years before finally succumbing to the deadly disease. In between, he lived life without a net and, ironically, celebrated life by courting death. His loyalty to his friend Wyatt Earp knowing no bounds, he perhaps sums up a primary theme of Tombstone when he tells Wyatt, "There is no normal life, Wyatt; there's just life. Now get on with it". If more people were familiar with the real Doc Holliday, it is not unreasonable to assume that Val Kilmer would've earned an Oscar for his portrayal. Tombstone is one of the best westerns ever produced, right up there with The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, but it is the movie's nearly intangible human quality that sets it apart. It is a western so good that even those who don't cotton to the genre will enjoy it. It is, indeed, a modern masterpiece.

masterpiece, amazing movie with a fantastic story and superb acting.

Must have movie for any collection of guy flick westerns.

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Great movie, closest I've seen to historically accurate.

This version of the Earps and Holiday versus the Cowboys is an exciting and colorful tale with an outstanding cast ( meant a 5 star rating). Unlike the Costner film, this movie starts quickly with the Earp saga starting with their initial entry into Tombstone. The telling of the story is a somewhat compressed liberal historical interpretation but it is pretty factual with a large cast representing authentically the real life characters even as obscure as such as Earp's extended friends such as Turkey Creek Jack Johnson (Buck Taylor from Gunsmoke) and Texas Jack Vermlllion (Paul Sherayko) to the Clanton's cowboy pals such as Pony Deal (Forrie J. Smith) and Billy Claiborne (Wyatt Earp, a real descendant of the original). The dress and town scenes appear highly authentic and add to the reality feel of the film. The cast is extraordinary with Val Kilmer standing out in the cast that features Sam Elliott (Virgil) who has excellent scenes as the forceful older brother, Bill Paxton (Morgan), Powers Booth (Curley Bill), Michael Biehn (Ringo), Stephen Lang (Ike Clanton), Thomas Haden Church (Billy Clanton), Charlton Heston (rancher Henry Hooker) in a modest role and Billy Bob Thornton as a relatively obscure but well played ignorant Faro dealer. Kurt Russell does very well playing the lead. His character is in stark contrasts to Costner's who may reflect the truer character of Earp as a dour, matter of fact fellow but Russell's show's a tough but more up beat character that adds life to the film and story. Kilmer is highly entertaining as the sickly yet eerily unpredictable Holiday, ready to enter a fray in spite of his weak physical condition with no fear of death. Kilmer's sudden and timely appearances add suspense to the story as he utters his classic line "I'm your huckleberry!" The saloon conflict between Ringo, played by Biehn, and Holiday is one of the non-OK corral highlights of the film as the two almost come to shooting it out in the most famous scene in the film when they virtually mock each other classically (literally) during an aborted card game. Stephen Lang is tremendous as the trouble making, despicable and cowardly Ike Clanton that acted as the incendiary to the real life conflict. Aside from the overbearing opening with the Cowboys in a gratuitous violent scene, the film is true to the real story. Curley Bill, in real life, was abusive with his guns and injurious to many individuals but at the same time a friend to others, including town folk who made money off the cowboys such as County Sheriff Behan (well played by John Tenny). These strange relationships between Cowboys who committed crimes and their economic ties to a number of people contributed to the divide in Tombstone well captured in this story (also depicted in the movie "High Noon"). The Earps in this movie have virtually been adopted by the real Tombstone today with a billboard advertisement that looks almost exactly like these Earps and the billboard appears to include Russell's actual face, front center amongst the other imitators. The walk of the Earps with Holiday is a classic movie poster that captures the authentic costume and steely eyed look of the four some and a copy is well worth hanging on the wall. Also notable in the film, is a brief appearance of Dana Delaney having a very sensual photograph taken that is suddenly interrupted. A real life photo of the same type of picture exists of Josephine Marcus although there is significant controversy whether it really is her or not but is certainly is a sexy picture for the time. Some other issues, Dana Delaney is a very attractive Josephine Marcus and is captivating but her Josephine has less of a past than her real counterpart. Also Harry Carey, Jr. plays Marshall Fred White but White was only 31, not the senior officer as portrayed by Carey. Also, the vengeance ride with Wyatt and friends has some truth to it, his brother Warren was actually with him, but it is not as long and murderous as it is depicted. However, the ambush scene with Earp going toe to toe with the cowboy leader is relatively accurate although not as depicted. Ringo's death is also a mystery today but some speculate that Earp and Holiday has something to do with it. I give the edge to this movie over Costner's due to this faster moving script, great cast and Kilmer versus Biehn action; however, seeing both allows for a nice contrast.

This is a good movie the scene sets, and takes place in the old west back in the days of Wyatt with all modern actors. Overall, I thought it was a very good. Movie.

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TOMBSTONE is 1 v/d beste western films ooit gemaakt . Kurt Russel en wijlen Val Kilmer stelen de hoofdrollen . Verdere acteurs van de bovenste top SAM ELLIOT , MICHAEL BIEHN , wijlen BILL PAXTON , JOANNA PACULA , Etc ........ . WYATT EARP was een echte man v/d wet tot zijn overlijden beginjaren 1900 . POWERS BOOTH is eveneens top als Bill CURLEY , ook hij is onverwachts overleden : oorzaak ? . Hoe dan ook een topfilm met 5 sterren . Een absolute aanrader . 9,5/10 .

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Très bon film. Seul bémol sur le Blu-ray, il n'y a pas la piste française ou de sous-titres français. À titre personnel ce n'est pas un problème, mais veuillez corriger le descriptif pour les non anglophones.