Tombstone [Blu-ray]

Tombstone isn't just a movie; it's an experience that stands the test of time. From its iconic lines to the unforgettable performances by Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp and Val Kilmer as the legendary Doc Holliday, this film is pure cinematic gold. The action is gripping, the characters are larger than life, and the story of loyalty, justice, and revenge in the Wild West is masterfully told. Every rewatch uncovers new layers of brilliance, solidifying its place as one of the greatest Westerns ever made. Absolutely awesome!

Good subject and great acting throughout, affordable for the video library.

One of the best Westerns ever.

Along with having top notch actors, the writing, directing and acting is very well done! Of course it isn’t a documentary, so expect that the storyline doesn’t match actual facts. But, it hovers near enough to the facts to still be entertaining. I have watched the movie many times, and still catch things that I have missed. After you watch it the first time, watch it again but with the ‘closed captions’ turned on. - I just can’t recommend enough that you watch it.

I definitely recommend you watching this. Matter of fact I might just watch it again LOL

Good western MOVIE who likes them !

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.

Glad to finally own this on 4k. Well-made western with some of my favorite actors.