Val Kilmer steals this movie

Rating: Null/10 (3 September 2011)

I am not a fan of westerns. I have no idea if this story is accurate about the subject matter. However, this movie is worth watching. All the performances are well done, but Val Kilmer IS the reason to see this. I don't understand the rules for being nominated for an Academy Award (probably more "politcal" than anything), but how he wasn't even nominated demonstrates questionable procedure at best. Kilmer is absolutely superb. I get the sense this was supposed to be Kurt Russell's movie, but Kilmer steals the show. Doc Holliday was obviously a very educated, intelligent man, but was well aware of his flaws and doomed fate. If for no other reason, watch this movie for Kilmer's performance.