Wyatt Earp or Tombstone?

Writing Jedi · Nov 12, 2007

Which is the better movie?

I don't know my American history too well (being from Tatooine and all) so I don't really know which one is more accurate or which one is just an overall better movie.

Opinions?

Thanks.

maestrowork · Nov 12, 2007

Deadwood.

Writing Jedi · Nov 12, 2007

Oh crap. Deadwood? Way to really confuse me now.

JoNightshade · Nov 12, 2007

Are you talking in terms of historical accuracy? If so, I have no idea.

But Tombstone is one of the best movies EVAR.

I'm you're huckleberry.

Shadow_Ferret · Nov 12, 2007

Personally I prefer Gunfight at the OK Corral with Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas.

Writing Jedi · Nov 12, 2007

JoNightshade said:
Are you talking in terms of historical accuracy? If so, I have no idea.

But Tombstone is one of the best movies EVAR.

I'm you're huckleberry.

I am curious about historical accuracy, but really I guess I just want to know which is the better movie, in everyone's opinion.

I take it your vote is for Tombstone, LOL?

Writing Jedi · Nov 12, 2007

Shadow_Ferret said:
Personally I prefer Gunfight at the OK Corral with Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas.

*gets out pen and writes that one down*.

Don Allen · Nov 12, 2007

Tombstone is a fun movie - inaccurate- but a great watch. Actually, there's isn't really a good accurate movie about the O.k corral gunfight though there is a great pbs special which is kind of like a "history channel' special. There is an old movie with Walter Brennan and Henry Fonda that was actually a bit more accurate than the more recent accounts.

CheshireCat · Nov 12, 2007

Both movies came out around the same time, and as I recall Tombstone was lauded for its historical accuracy.

I liked Wyatt Earp --

But I loved, loved, loved Tombstone.

And for anybody who doesn't know, all the actors grew that impressive facial hair for the parts.

Voyager · Nov 12, 2007

Val Kilmer stole the show in Tombstone.

This is Frederic f***ing Chopin

It appears my hypocrisy knows no bounds.

Nonsense. I have not yet begun to defile myself.

CheshireCat · Nov 12, 2007

Yeah, Val/Doc was extremely quotable in that one.

I thought it was the best work he'd done, and he hasn't done better since, IMO.

Voyager · Nov 12, 2007

Michael Biehn played a vicious Johnny Ringo as well, imho.

childeroland · Nov 12, 2007

Tombstone

Don Allen · Nov 12, 2007

Voyager said:
Val Kilmer stole the show in Tombstone.

Turned me into a big fan with his performance......

Vincent · Nov 12, 2007

Unforgiven.

Mjollnir13 · Nov 12, 2007

I don't think either movie would be a great historical reference. That being said, imo, Tombstone was the more entertaining of the two. Val was awesome!

JoNightshade · Nov 12, 2007

beezle said:
Unforgiven.

...Yes, also a good movie, but not really about the OK Corral...

And yes, my vote is for Tombstone. Val's performance is stunning. The details of the fight, etc. may not be accurate, but I am always seriously impressed with the dialogue in that movie. It's obvious they took pains to research sayings and slang of the time period, because the diction feels absolutely authentic.

Stew21 · Nov 13, 2007

Voyager said:
Val Kilmer stole the show in Tombstone.

This is Frederic fucking Chopin

It appears my hypocrisy knows no bounds.

Nonsense. I have not yet begun to defile myself.

He was a fantastic Doc.

(and I have not yet begun to defile myself was my favorite line.)

I also have to agree that I enjoyed Tombstone more than Wyatt Earp

Bmwhtly · Nov 13, 2007

Tombstone.

Or Sunset.

ALthough, as far as accuracy goes, UKTV History did a thing on the OK Corall as part of there 'Myths of the west' series.
Accurate it may have been, but I couldn't get past them casting Liam Cunningham (an irishman) as Earp.

MattW · Nov 13, 2007

Deadwood > Tombstone ~ Unforgiven > Wyatt Earp > Apple Dumpling Gang

DeleyanLee · Nov 13, 2007

I can't speak for "Wyatt Earp" since I was so bored senseless I've never made it through. "Tombstone", OTOH, is extremely captivating (aside from Val Kilmer's excellent performance) and, actually, is fairly historically accurate, even down to what happened afterward.

The biggest points where they deviated was that Wyatt ditched his common-law wife behind and took up with the actress. Doc also didn't die with Wyatt at his side. Wyatt was off in Hollywood, living off his reputation and had no real contact with Doc post-Tombstone.

Bmwhtly · Nov 13, 2007

MattW said:
Deadwood > Tombstone ~ Unforgiven > Wyatt Earp > Apple Dumpling Gang

I disagree.

Deadwood > Tombstone = Unforgiven = Open Range > Sunset

Sai · Nov 13, 2007

I can't even remember Wyatt Earp, even though I'm pretty sure I've seen it. Tombstone is great. My favorite moment is just before the gunfight; we get quick shots of everyone looking deadly serious, except for Doc Holiday, who smiles and winks.

I also liked Gunfight at the OK Corral.

Stacia Kane · Nov 13, 2007

I'm a Tombstone girl; the hubs is a Wyatt Earp guy. Can the marriage survive?

Bmwhtly · Nov 13, 2007

DecemberQuinn said:
I'm a Tombstone girl; the hubs is a Wyatt Earp guy.

Why, it's like the Montagues and the Capulets.

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