![]() ![]() Earp's on - off relationship with the actress (Delany) has its ups & downs, there's not much room for subtlety as Earp's wife looks on quite upset as Delany strikes another of her bemused expressions. All the supporting cast is fine, including Elliott and Paxton as Wyatt's brothers, though there are some overly obvious moments. These two make a terrific team it's not the usual buddy stuff of most pictures. Russell is just super-solid as Wyatt he conveys a strength, tapped from unknown sources (whereas Doc draws from within), standing tall when other tough guys quake in the knees. Doc is already sick as the movie begins but he manages to stay in the game to the very end, more dangerous than any 2 cowboys, using supernatural willpower & sardonic wit to distract everyone and himself from the fact he's nearly a walking ghost. Then there's Kilmer as Doc, who is good or great in every scene he's in - this is easily Kilmer's best role. It's a fairly huge cast, with numerous speaking roles, and everyone seems to have at least one good moment during the story. Credit must be given to director Cosmatos and the actors. It's amazing how well this film turned out considering all the rumors of a troubled history. Only afterward do we realize he's a lethal lunatic of the damned - it's a powerful beginning. These first few minutes manage to unnerve and surprise the audience right away: we are also introduced to the psychotic gunslinger, Ringo (Biehn), but he's revealed as the most dangerous of the bunch only after the shoot-out, a sleight of hand by the filmmakers - they made him look sympathetic in those early moments while everyone is blasting away and he just stands there looking dazed and bothered. We are introduced to The Cowboys, this era's version of the Mafia, led by the charismatic Curly Bill (Boothe). It begins with a bang, an intense shoot-out after some supposedly historical footage narrated by actor Mitchum. Now I really hate him.Ī late entry in the western genre when already not too many were being made, this is one of those re-watchable mini-epics, with strong entertainment value. Not in any language.ĭoc Holliday: Evidently Mr. Tombstone Marshal Fred White: Come on boys. Johnny Ringo: Eventus stultorum magister.ĭoc Holliday: In pace requiescat. I'm sure of it, I hate him.ĭoc Holliday: Credat Judaeus apella, non ego. Something around the eyes, I don't know, reminds me of. What do you think, darling? Should I hate him?ĭoc Holliday: Yes, but there's just something about him. The deadliest pistoleer since Wild Bill, they say. Johnny Ringo: And you must be Doc Holliday.ĭoc Holliday: And you must be Ringo. Wyatt Earp: Winner to the King, five hundred dollars. Law Dog, 'cause law just don't go around here. Curly Bill: Wyatt Earp, huh? I heard of you. ![]()
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