Review of "Tombstone"

Rating: 10/10 (16 June 2011)

In George P. Cosmatos' "Tombst-- wait a second. Who the frick is George P. Cosmatos'? Oh well. This movie was pretty damned good, so he's o.k. in my book. Anyway, in George P. Cosmatos' "Tombstone" he creates an endlessly entertaining modern western; something that is nearly unachievable these days. The movie features about as much action as it features comedy, tension, and drama. I found myself incredibly impressed by this movie and how gratifying it was to watch. All the performances were great, especially Kurt Russell's memorable portrayal of legendary lawman Wyatt Earp. But. . .Val Kilmer, bro. This guy is a frickin' riot; funny as hell, and badass too. Probably (and sadly) the greatest role he's ever played. I found very little to criticize in this movie- the script was well written, the camera-work was aesthetic, and the music was pretty appropriate for the movie. I feel that "Tombstone" is quite possibly one of the greatest westerns I've ever seen. Immensely entertaining. I highly recommend it. . .pardner.