Young Guns II

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Cast

Emilio Estevez
as Billy the Kid

William L. Petersen
as Pat Garrett

Kiefer Sutherland
as Doc Scurlock

Lou Diamond Phillips
as Chavez y Chavez

Christian Slater
as Arkansas Dave Rudabaugh

Alan Ruck
as Hendry French

R.D. Call
as D.A. Ryerson

James Coburn
as John Chisum

Balthazar Getty
as Tom O'Folliard

Jack Kehoe
as Ashmun Upson

Jon Bon Jovi
as Pit Inmate

Robert Knepper
as Deputy Carlyle

Frank Fierro Jr.
as Villager

Tom Kurlander
as J.W. Bell

Viggo Mortensen
as John W. Poe

Leon Rippy
as Bob Ollinger

Tracey Walter
as Beever Smith

Bradley Whitford
as Charles Phalen

Scott Wilson
as Gov. Lew Wallace

Jenny Wright
as Jane Greathouse

John Hammil
as Pendleton

William J. Fisher
as 2nd Aide

Carlotta Garcia
as Deluvina Maxwell

Joy Bouton
as Juanita

Albert Trujillo
as Jesus Silva

Alina Arenal
as Sonia

John Alderson
as Guano Miner

Redmond Gleeson
as Murphy Man

Lee de Broux
as Bounty Hunter

David Paul Needles
as Cutter

Jerry Gardner
as Sheriff Kimbel

Sixto Joost
as Bounty Hunter

Richard Schiff
as Rat Bag

Rudy Sena
as Bounty Hunter

Adam Taylor Gordon
as Bounty Hunter

Stephan Kraus
as Pietro

Nick Gomez
as Fernando

Mark Bustamante
as Ignio

Airen Balen
as Student

Domingo Ambriz
as Vaquero

Don Simpson
as Pinkerton Man

Sonny Skyhawk
as Vaquero

Holt Parker
as Sumner Priest

Tony Frank
as Judge Bristol

Chief Buddy Redbow
as Chief Victorio

Danielle Blanchard
as Tom's Dove

Joey Joe Hamlin
as Chivato's Pal

Iris Pappas
as Barmaid

John Fusco
as Branded Man

Rene L. Moreno
as Villager

Robert Harvey
as Townsman

Ted Kairys
as Town Dweller

William Upchurch
as Drunken Idiot

Michael Eiland
as Shopkeeper

Alexis Alexander
as Dove

Ginger Lynn Allen
as Dove

Ed Adams
as Poe Posse

Mark Silverstein
as Poe Posse

Bud Stout
as Poe Posse

Howie Young
as Poe Posse

Walter Feldbusch
as Pit Inmate

Bo Greigh
as Pit Inmate

Tom Byrd
as Pit Inmate

Donald Guideau
as Pit Inmate

Geoff Murphy

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Critic Reviews for Young Guns II

Audience Reviews for Young Guns II

• Jun 28, 2011

  "Billy get your guns! There's trouble blowing like a hurricane." Man, what a good, but out-of-place song, but more on that later. First, let's discuss the film's deal of flaws, such as some improvable practical effects, some cliches, some fall-flat jokes and some cheesiness. The biggest problem with the film is the extremely fast pacing, which would be good if it wasn't for this film's complex story that feels - as put best by Roger Ebert - unfinished. Still, the film is supported by a good hook, some snappy editing, sharp sound, good action sequences, a moving final act and an interestingly inventive use of historical liberties. Just like the first one, the soundtrack needs to be discussed. Alan Silvestri's score is much more fitting than Brian Banks and Anthony Marinelli's from the first one, but it's just better, in general. As much as I like the original's score, Silvestri's isn't as cheesy and has some more depth, as well as a less overly contemporary feel to contradict the Western theme. The score is much more grounded in the film's timeline, yet still retains the colorfullness of the original score. Of course, what hurts that is Bon Jovi's "Blaze of Glory", which is really good and all, but still feels a bit too mainstream and contemporary, but just barely, believe it or not. But then they got to "Billy Get Your Guns", which is also good and all, but pretty much took good care of that "this seems to fit" mood. Still, get past that, then the music is a deeper, less cheesy and much more appropriate improvement on the still solid score from the preceeding film. As for the ensemble, it has decreased so that we can be more intimate with the characters, who are also finally given some development. However, while this does have a positive affect on the character investment, it damages the entertainment value. However, Estevez is almost a redemption, as he had added more color to his character to make him more entertaining, as well as more dimension to make him more compelling. There's another thing: The performances are strong and arguably improve upon the performances in the original. Well, Lou Diamond Phillips is certainly better, as he puts on a passable job instead of overacted job. He's climbing up the ladder, though not as quickly as Estevez and Sutherland, who are compelling, charming and generally strong leads. Still, as much as I've praised the film, the rushed pacing really takes some heavy hits against the film and keeps it from feeling too special and memorable. Probably the only reason why people remember it is because it's the sequel to a cult hit and made Bon Jovi more popular until everyone pretty much forgot about him during the big "Music Quality Drop of the 2000s". Man, I can just see someone in about 10 years doing another hip ensemble Western with the new music icon behind it: Rap. I think I'm gonna pass on "Young Glocks". You guys like how I forced that joke it there? But seriously though, the film has made some major improvements, but still lacks the strong and ever-intensifying compellingness of its predecssor, which would have worked great with this more complex story. Nevertheless, "Young Guns II" is a solid companion piece to the original cult hit and stands as an improvable, but still generally well-executed and charming adventure.
  Cameron J Super Reviewer
• May 22, 2011

  Sequel to the cool Young Guns, Young Guns II is the story of how Billy The Kid is trying to outrun Pat Garrett and make it it safely to Old Mexico. As far as sequels so, usually they aren't that great, but Young Guns II is an interesting sequel with an awesome story that definitely delivers an entertaining 2 hours. The film follows the events after the first film, and many of the cast of the first film return where they left off. I am a fan of the old school Spaghetti westerns of Sergio Leone, but the Young Guns films are Westerns that are a lot of fun. This second film has a lot of action, a good soundtrack and good acting. Compared to the old school Westerns, Young Guns I and II can't compare, but it does deliver a dose of a classic Western film to a "hiper" audience. I think that Young Guns II is a fine sequel and really, I can't decide between which film I liked better. Each are very good and fun. The films are nothing epic, but the fact that it's a film about legendary outlaw Billy The Kid makes it worth watching. Emilio Estevez (who's career pretty much went no where) is a well suited actor to play Billy The Kid and he reprises his role here, and he delivers another great comical, eccentric performance. Young Guns II is a revamped Western film that gives the genre new blood. Along with Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven, Young Guns II can be considered a lifeline for a somewhat dying genre of cinema. Also in a way, i'd see both films in the Young Guns series as a bridge from the old spaghetti Westerns to the more recent Westerns Such as Unforgiven, The Quick And The Dead and the remake of True Grit. Without Young Guns I and II, I'm sure the genre would've died long ago.
  Alex r Super Reviewer
• Oct 29, 2009

  I enjoyed this movie just as much as the 1st
  Brody M Super Reviewer
• Sep 03, 2009

  Far away from the first movie "Young Guns". I didn't like at all.
  Arianeta L Super Reviewer

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