Simply awesome.

Rating: Null/10 (24 December 2003)

This is a great piece of cinema that is sadly often overlooked. In Tombstone, we have a great story (no matter how many times it has been told) with amazing actors put together by some terrific filmmakers. Kurt Russell is here at his best alongside a powerful supporting cast including Sam Elliott and Bill Paxton (the two Earp brothers) and a show-stopping Val Kilmer. Honestly, this is one of Kilmer's best roles - he has such a presence on screen that he steals every scene he's in. These actors alone would make it great, but we also have a raging Powers Boothe and the cold, calculating Michael Biehn and even a worthwhile appearance by Charlton Heston. Wow!
This movie is worth it just to see these fine actors in their prime. Their performances are truly great. That aside, the story told is not as epic as it is extremely well-rounded. It doesn't over-achieve, but instead is told with heartfelt skill and emotion. It's just darn good!
Get the extended DVD if you can. I've only seen the theatrical cut and that alone is ... well ... simply awesome!