a superb western of the old school

Rating: 8/10 (14 March 2001)

Tombstone overshadows its much heralded counterpart, Wyatt Earp in many many ways. The performances are strong all round, but special mention must go to Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday, who was ridiculously overlooked in the Oscars that year. His laconic, brave, and whimsical take on a western icon is at all times fascinating and richly textured. He may be difficult, he may be arrogant, but Jeez can he act. The whole film harks back to the great John Ford westerns of the past - a strong story, well acted and brilliantly told.