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Tombstone (1993)

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Reviews Counted:33

Fresh:26

Rotten:7

Average Rating:6.4/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 10 mins

Genre: Westerns

Synopsis: Arizona, 1879. Legendary Dodge City marshall Wyatt Earp, his wife Mattie and his brothers Virgil and Morgan just rode into Tombstone. These veteran frontiersmen hope to open a small business and... Arizona, 1879. Legendary Dodge City marshall Wyatt Earp, his wife Mattie and his brothers Virgil and Morgan just rode into Tombstone. These veteran frontiersmen hope to open a small business and settle into a quiet life. But they get more than they bargained for: Tombstone is a lawless municipality inhabited by a bunch of carousing locals. To make matters worse, the entire village is victimized by a gang of infamous outlaws. Wyatt, Virgil and Morgan may be the only formidable force around to confront them head-on. [More]

Starring: Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton

Starring: Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Michael Biehn, Charlton Heston, Dana Delany, Robert Mitchum

Director: George P. Cosmatos

Director: George P. Cosmatos

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Dec 2, 1997

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  • Tombstone
  • A sizzling, star-studded cast brings to life the legendary battle to deliver justice to TOMBSTONE! Kurt Russell (MIRACLE, VANILLA SKY) turns in a gripping performance as U.S. Marshall Wyatt Earp and Val Kilmer (THE MISSING, BATMAN FOREVER) ignites the screen as the outrageous Doc Holliday. Together, they team up to bring law to the lawless in a notorious showdown with the ruthless outlaws at the O.K. Corral! The all-star ensemble also includes Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Dana Delany, Jason Priestley, Michael Biehn, and long-time Hollywood favorite Charlton Heston. Get ready for an explosive, action-packed adventure the Wild West would never forget!
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    10/18/02
    Brian J. Arthurs
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    Beach Reporter (Southern California)

    Dated and flawed, but super cool for Val Kilmer's brilliant performance as Doc Holiday.

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    11/04/07
    Cole Smithey
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    Most of the movie is above-average, but Val Kilmer's performance is what makes it a must-see.

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    08/08/02
    Larry Carroll
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    Countingdown.com

    Taken on its own terms, with some lowered expectations, Western fans will have fun.

    Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
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    Chris Hicks
    Chris Hicks
    Deseret News, Salt Lake City

    ...a good, rousing, Wild West adventure yarn.

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    Clint Morris
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    Good Clean Fun

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    Christopher Null
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    It has problems — a LOT of problems — but as bubblegum westerns go, there's also a lot to like.

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    Rob Vaux
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    An interesting movie with fascinating characterizations.

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    May not be historically accurate, but offers a lot of punch for the buck. A tough, guilty-pleasure Western.

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    Jon Niccum
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    Excellent western that's eminently rewatchable.

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