MCU star Chris Evans citedTombstoneas one of his top four favorite movies. A Western from director George P. Cosmatos, the 1994 film is a star-studded ensemble movie featuring the likes of Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Bill Paxton, and, of course, Western icon Sam Elliott. In fact, it’s widely regarded as one of the best movies for several of the actors involved in the film, such as Russell and Kilmer.
Set in 1879,Tombstoneboasts a cast of characterscomprised of a slew of historical figures, from notorious outlaws like Johnny Ringo and William “Curly Bill” Brocious to legendary Western heroes like Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. Despite juggling a massive cast of actors, not to mention surprising appearances from Charlton Heston and Harry Carey Jr.,Tombstonesucceeds in being an entertaining Western and a longtime favorite of many – including Chris Evans.
Chris Evans Included Tombstone In His List Of Top 4 Movies
Evans Has Apparently Seen Tombstone Several Times
In a video where Chris Evans andMaterialistsco-star Dakota Johnson are asked to list their top four favorite films, Evans namedEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,Legends of the Fall,Goonies, andTombstone. Specifically discussing hisTombstonepick, Evans acknowledged being a huge fan of the movie despite it not being something “the high-brow society will deem quality film.”Evans explains thatTombstoneis one of the only movies he “can probably perform, right now, from start to finish.”
The movie only holds a 74% score on Rotten Tomatoes, but that on its own isn’t indicative of its enduring popularity.
The movie only holds a 74% score on Rotten Tomatoes, but that on its own isn’t indicative of its enduring popularity.Tombstoneis regularly lauded as one of thebest Westerns of the 1990s, right up there with Clint Eastwood’sUnforgiven. All things considered, it’s not surprising to see it referenced as a favorite. Tombstone has long been deemed as a fun Western, and arguably one of the best entries the genre has seen since the days of John Wayne.
Our Take On Chris Evans’ Comments About Tombstone
Chris Evans Is Unfortunately Right About Tombstone’s Reputation With The “High-Brow Society”
Chris Evans isn’t wrong in his assessment ofTombstonein the eyes of the “high-brow society.” Discussions of thegreatest movies of all timegenerally favor films of the caliber ofThe Godfather,Citizen Kane, andCasablanca(which was in Dakota Johnson’s incomplete list).Tombstoneisn’t a film likely to be found in those conversations, especially not those of critics, particularly not when its Rotten Tomatoes rating is as low as 74%, which is hardly a good indicator of its quality.
Even so, that doesn’t take away from the notion thatTombstoneis an entertaining popcorn movie, full of enjoyable performances from recognizable stars, solid one-liners, and great Western action.Tombstonemay not have won any Academy Awards, yet it’s still a film worth watching enough times for one to memorize every scene.
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Tombstone chronicles legendary marshal Wyatt Earp and his brothers as they seek fortune in a prosperous mining town. Forced to confront a gang threatening the community, Earp joins forces with the infamous Doc Holliday, highlighting a tense battle between lawmen and outlaws in the American West.
