The epic story of love and adventure in a lawless land.

Starring: Kevin Costner, Dennis Quaid, Gene Hackman, David Andrews, Linden Ashby, Jeff Fahey, Joanna Going, Mark Harmon, Michael Madsen, Catherine O'Hara, Bill Pullman, Isabella Rossellini, Tom Sizemore, JoBeth Williams, Mare Winningham, James Gammon

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Men who'll take part in all kinds of viciousness and don't care who gets hurt. In fact, the more they get hurt, the better. When you find yourself in a fight with such viciousness... hit first if you can. And when you do hit, hit to kill. You'll know. Don't worry. You'll know when it comes to that. The Earps always know." - Nicholas Earp

Why watch this? It's another decent retelling of the OK Corral tale.

Plot Summary: This Western epic chronicles the life of the legendary lawman from his early years on a farm through his turbulent career in the Wild West. He navigates personal tragedies, enforces the law in various towns like Wichita and Dodge City, and maintains his principles amidst violence and chaos. Ultimately, the film culminates in the famous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and its bloody aftermath, shaping Wyatt's enduring legend.

Dad's Preview: I am not a fan of Hollywood's copycat mentality. It happened with sharks, comets and serial killers. Usually one is a contender, and the other is the money-grab. In 1993, Tombstone hit theaters and would become one of the greatest Westerns every made. This film, a year later, will always be compared to its predecessor, and it pales by comparison. Costner reunites here with Silverado (1985) director Lawrence Kasdan, hoping to create the same success. This effort has big-time stars, and a script that should work, yet it feels from the start like a swing and a miss. The performances are wooden and it is hard to connect with the characters. That said it is a long, epic telling of one of America's defining moments, and you cannot deny Dennis Quaid's full emersion into Doc Holliday - it's a noteworthy performance.

Kasdan Pictures, Tig Productions; Warner Bros.