Tombstone vs Wyatt Earp
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I you are a western fan there was a series of shows on the history channel called The Cowboys. It chronicles the evolution of westerns in movies and on TV. Very interesting if you run across it and have several hours to burn. That’s what got this thread started.
Geronimo (with Matt Damon, early 90s) is a great movie. Not highly rated, but worth watching. It is chock full of stars, but Jason Patric steals the show.
I'm a Kevin Costner fan but it's gotta be Tombstone for me. I've seen Wyatt Earp but it was like 20 years ago.
Finally!!! I have always felt the same way and have never met anyone who remotely agreed with me. Glad to know I’m not alone with this opinion. Wyatt Earp is t just a better movie, it’s a substantially better movie. And yes, Val Kilmer is easily the best part of Tombstone.
If you want realism, then yes. If you want escapism and bigger than life epic western heroism, it is Tombstone all the way.
Also Micheal Biehn (Johnny Ringo) in Tombstone was great.
Also Micheal Biehn (Johnny Ringo) in Tombstone was great.
I enjoy both. Tombstone is a part of pop culture, not sure anyone quotes lines from Wyatt Earp. Costner was much, much better in Open Range which is overlooked way too much.
I recently saw a program on History (I think it was) anyway, it says that between Tombstone, Wyatt Earp and the others, Tombstone is the closest to actual history.
If you haven't read the story of how Kurt Russell saved the production in that movie, you should. He more or less took over the production that was running like ****. Just another reason he is one of my favorite actors.
Is Wyatt Earp the one where Kevin Costner plays Kevin Costner, or am I thinking of Dances with Wolves, JFK, Waterworld, Tin Cup, The Bodyguard, Robin Hood, or the Untouchables?
Actually, I might be thinking of Field of Dreams.
Anyway, if it’s the one I’m thinking of it’s too long.
Actually, I might be thinking of Field of Dreams.
Anyway, if it’s the one I’m thinking of it’s too long.
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As were Billy Bob Thornton, Billy Zane, Lowell from Wings, Jason Priestly, Charlton Heston, etc.
This cements it as better than Wyatt Earp.
My favorite line in Wyatt Earp is Doc Holliday (Dennis Quaid’s) line, “All of you can kiss my Rebel dick”...
Tombstone certainly has great quotes that are better known, but there are some gems in Wyatt Earp, too.
Big fan of Open Range, it may be the perfect western. Duvall and Costner work well together. Unforgiven was probably my favorite western until Open Range.
One of the the most disappointing movies I've watched in a long time was Hostiles with Christian Bale. On the flip side I loved his 3:10 to Yuma. Another good one is Seraphim Falls with Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan.
not crazy about a lot of the older westerns, but one of my favorite older ones is Nevada Smith with Steve McQueen. If you've never seen it do yourself a favor and try to watch it. It's on the Western Channel a time or two a month.
Saying all that, if I want to just be entertained I'll revert back to Tombstone
One of the the most disappointing movies I've watched in a long time was Hostiles with Christian Bale. On the flip side I loved his 3:10 to Yuma. Another good one is Seraphim Falls with Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan.
not crazy about a lot of the older westerns, but one of my favorite older ones is Nevada Smith with Steve McQueen. If you've never seen it do yourself a favor and try to watch it. It's on the Western Channel a time or two a month.
Saying all that, if I want to just be entertained I'll revert back to Tombstone
One vote for Tombstone
But if you want to see what is the obvious inspiration for both movies, take a look at the fantastic "Hour of the Gun" with James Garner as Wyatt Earp and Jason Robards as Doc Holliday. It starts with the OK Corral and then dives into the corruption throughout the territory. It has been airing on Encore Westerns lately (which is an underrated channel, BTW).
But if you want to see what is the obvious inspiration for both movies, take a look at the fantastic "Hour of the Gun" with James Garner as Wyatt Earp and Jason Robards as Doc Holliday. It starts with the OK Corral and then dives into the corruption throughout the territory. It has been airing on Encore Westerns lately (which is an underrated channel, BTW).
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My favorite and the most haunting quote by Ringo was
Curley Bill- You know what I'd do? I'd take that deal 'n' crawfish, then drill that ol' Devil in the ***. What about you Johnny, what would you do?
Johnny Ringo- I already did it.
Curley Bill- You know what I'd do? I'd take that deal 'n' crawfish, then drill that ol' Devil in the ***. What about you Johnny, what would you do?
Johnny Ringo- I already did it.
Yeah, it surprised me too but this is the video I ran across examining Tombstone. It is a good watch with cool facts.
Sounds like you might have the same westerns in your collection that I have.
Ed, what an ugly thing to say... does this mean we're not friends anymore? You know, Ed, if I thought you weren't my friend, I just don't think I could bear it.
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