One of my Absolute favorites

Rating: 10/10 (30 August 2015)

I watch this movie at least twice a year, and for myself, that speaks for how much I enjoy this film. My family and I often quote this movie, using lines like "you're a daisy if you do," "I'm an oak alright," "skin that smoke wagon and see what happens," "Wyatt I am rolling," and many, many more. Every scene of this movie is exceptionally memorable, exciting, and important to the plot. Tombstone encompasses all of the aspects of a true western, including shootouts, action, loyalty, right vs. wrong, law and order, cowboys, and horses without being campy, played out, or predictable. In addition to being an overall entertaining film, it has a lot of style and substance. There is also the connection that can be made to the Book of Revelations This is made apparent in the opening scene when Johnny Ringo, a cowboy, acts a a translator for a Mexican priest who quotes the bible saying "behold the pale horse. The man who sat on him was Death and Hell followed with him." This parallels Kurt Russel's character, Wyatt Earp, and provides some foreshadowing for the rest of the story. A compelling, action packed classic and one of my absolute favorite movies (you also can't beat Sam Elliot as a cowboy)!!