A great modern Western

Rating: 8/10 (5 May 2002)

Having lived so close to the actual town of Tombstone for many years and having visited the town many times, I always felt a connection to the movie. Its a bit humbling to see the land that is now covered with asphalt and wood portrayed in a manner that seems rustic and untainted. I've always loved the classic Westerns, and this one seems head and shoulders above the rest.
While some people still dispute the validity of the film's self-proclaimed "authentic" tag, it still remains one of the best westerns ever. It will never age poorly, simply due to the mix of modern day aesthetics and rustic ambiance. All of he characters were presented with an arc all their own, firmly infused within the film's texture. Though not the greatest film of all time, its one I'll always watch whole-heartedly.