The 100 Greatest movies of the 1990s #38. Tombstone (59 Viewers)

[General Malaise]

38. Tombstone (1993)

Directed by: George P. Cosmatos

Starring: Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliot, Powers Booth, Bill Paxton

Synopsis: Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and friends fight the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

You gonna do somethin’ or just stand there and bleed? - Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp

The Western is arguably Hollywood’s most classic genre of film and the 1990s gave us two of the greatest Westerns of all time. (The other one is coming up a little later.) This is also one of the most quotable films of all time with so many iconic great lines and scenes. And it really makes me miss Val Kilmer.

Wasn't Brandon from 90210 in this too? Only saw it once - in the theater. Solid western, but super cheesy.

 

[FarFromHome]

38. Tombstone (1993)

Directed by: George P. Cosmatos

Top 5 Western All time.

Cheesy/melodramatic? Indeed
Low brow dialogue. Yep
Spotty Acting. Sure

I Don't Care

Trip's Offical Ruling: Underranked (would be in the 10-20 range for me)

This. Great casting helps spotty acting. The cast was marvelous. Just a great damn western.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

39. Rushmore (1998)

Directed by: Wes Anderson

Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Olivia Williams, Luke Wilson

A cult classic and Wes Anderson is definitely one of those you love or hate...I'm more on the love side because I like different and I also enjoy high comedy.

Trip's Official Ruling: Appropriately Ranked

The dude in your avatar being in Rushmore can’t hurt.

 

[zamboni]

38. Tombstone (1993)

Directed by: George P. Cosmatos

Starring: Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliot, Powers Booth, Bill Paxton

Synopsis: Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and friends fight the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

You gonna do somethin’ or just stand there and bleed? - Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp

The Western is arguably Hollywood’s most classic genre of film and the 1990s gave us two of the greatest Westerns of all time. (The other one is coming up a little later.) This is also one of the most quotable films of all time with so many iconic great lines and scenes. And it really makes me miss Val Kilmer.

Wasn't Brandon from 90210 in this too?

Yup

 

[Pip's Invitation]

38. Tombstone (1993)

Directed by: George P. Cosmatos

Starring: Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliot, Powers Booth, Bill Paxton

Synopsis: Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and friends fight the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

You gonna do somethin’ or just stand there and bleed? - Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp

The Western is arguably Hollywood’s most classic genre of film and the 1990s gave us two of the greatest Westerns of all time. (The other one is coming up a little later.) This is also one of the most quotable films of all time with so many iconic great lines and scenes. And it really makes me miss Val Kilmer.

This is basically an '80s action movie - "Lethal Weapon" or "Rocky IV" - set 100 years before. It's awesome and quotable. The problem is that it's horribly paced and edited - probably because it had like 4 different directors. I'll watch it every time I run across it, though.

Are we sure George P. Cosmatos isn’t George Costanza?

 

[Uruk-Hai]

38. Tombstone (1993)

Directed by: George P. Cosmatos

Starring: Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliot, Powers Booth, Bill Paxton

Synopsis: Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and friends fight the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

You gonna do somethin’ or just stand there and bleed? - Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp

The Western is arguably Hollywood’s most classic genre of film and the 1990s gave us two of the greatest Westerns of all time. (The other one is coming up a little later.) This is also one of the most quotable films of all time with so many iconic great lines and scenes. And it really makes me miss Val Kilmer.

This is basically an '80s action movie - "Lethal Weapon" or "Rocky IV" - set 100 years before. It's awesome and quotable. The problem is that it's horribly paced and edited - probably because it had like 4 different directors. I'll watch it every time I run across it, though.

Are we sure George P. Cosmatos isn’t George Costanza?

No.....no, we are not.

 

[General Malaise]

This was a major motion picture that had the "O.R. You" line played so many times it was trite and tired. I think we need to clearly define what constitutes a "cult classic" because this ain't it.

Our AI overlords disagree with you and so do I

"Yes, Rushmore is widely considered a cult film. It's a film that has garnered a devoted and passionate following, even though it may not have been a massive box office success upon its initial release. The film's unique style, quirky humor, and memorable characters have resonated with audiences over time, leading to its cult status. "

IMBD and I think you're full of schmaltz. Top '90s' top 25 cult classic movies from IMBD
......you'll NEVER guess what isn't on there!

The 25 Best Cult Movies Of The 1990s

A list by Taste of Cinema. http://www.tasteofcinema.com/2017/the-25-best-cult-movies-of-the-1990s/3/

www.imdb.com

 

[ConstruxBoy]

38?!!??!!

 

[KarmaPolice]

38?!!??!!

No doubt. It doesn't belong in the top 100.

 

[Tau837]

38. Tombstone (1993)

Directed by: George P. Cosmatos

Starring: Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliot, Powers Booth, Bill Paxton

Synopsis: Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and friends fight the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

You gonna do somethin’ or just stand there and bleed? - Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp

The Western is arguably Hollywood’s most classic genre of film and the 1990s gave us two of the greatest Westerns of all time. (The other one is coming up a little later.) This is also one of the most quotable films of all time with so many iconic great lines and scenes. And it really makes me miss Val Kilmer.

This prompts my second underrated comment. Easily top 5 of the 90s for me. Best Kurt Russell role ever. Best Val Kilmer role ever. With amazing supporting cast. In one movie.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I remember people telling me how great Tombstone was. Finally watched it years later. Extremely disappointing. Kurt Russel’s fake mustache was comically bad
Kilmer was good but other than that there’s really nothing memorable
I’d rather watch either of the Young Guns movies

 

[HellToupee]

39. Rushmore (1998)

Directed by: Wes Anderson

Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Olivia Williams, Luke Wilson

Synopsis: A young student and older businessman compete for the love of a second grade teacher.

Jason Schwartzman as Max Fischer: I like your nurse’s uniform, guy.
Luke Wilson as Peter Flynn: Those are O.R. scrubs.
Max Fischer: O.R. they?

Wes Anderson is pretty hit and miss for me. Liked the Royal Tennabaums, absolutely HATED Grand Budapest Hotel, and Fanstastic Mr. Fox was bizarre. This one was weird too but highly enjoyable mainly due to Jason Schwartzman. Murray is fine too. This is another movie that others may have even higher. I enjoyed it but it’s nowhere near my top 10.

This makes me feel good. I’m a huge Wes Anderson fan and Rushmore is my least favorite movie by him. I know some really love it but not me. Budapest is probably my favorite movie of his and M.Gustave is definitely my favorite character. Seeing you hate Budapest as well as liking this makes me smile

 

[Tau837]

I remember people telling me how great Tombstone was. Finally watched it years later. Extremely disappointing. Kurt Russel’s fake mustache was comically bad
Kilmer was good but other than that there’s really nothing memorable
I’d rather watch either of the Young Guns movies

Obviously, to each their own, but this is way out in left field for me. There was no acting in any Young Guns movie comparable to Kilmer. And despite what you write here, IMO it was Russell's best performance, and it was better than anyone in the Young Guns movies.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Tombstone rules.

 

[massraider]

Rushmore is a favorite, but not an all-time anything, so solid rank. I love black comedy, there's not enough of it. Hollywood doesn't even try very often.

Two things that made this the best Wes Anderson:
Casting of Murray and Schwartzman. 10/10.
Also: The outrageous characters at the heart of the movie are believable. People KNOW the middle age guy falling apart in a miserable family. People knew the kid with elaborate lies. It's harder to love or hate the absurd caricatures in other Anderson films. IMO

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Tombstone ranked this low makes the entire countdown a joke

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Certainly some unrealistic plot lines

It’s a fantasy movie in many ways.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I remember people telling me how great Tombstone was. Finally watched it years later. Extremely disappointing. Kurt Russel’s fake mustache was comically bad
Kilmer was good but other than that there’s really nothing memorable
I’d rather watch either of the Young Guns movies

You really shouldn't type such things as this out loud.

 

[timschochet]

I love black comedy, there's not enough of it.

There are several films in the top 40 that I might categorize as black comedy.

 

[timschochet]

Tombstone ranked this low makes the entire countdown a joke

I offer no defense of my rankings except to point out that #38 isn’t particularly low.

I wrote at the outset that this was the toughest list I have ever worked on, but that really begins right around now. The top 40 films are really really good and very hard to quantify.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

I think Gump would be better thought-of these days if it hadn't won that Oscar.

Possibly. Because of the Oscar, and what else it went up against, to me it’s easily the most overrated movie of all time.

 

[shuke]

38?!!??!!

In a row?

 

[northern exposure]

38. Tombstone (1993)

Directed by: George P. Cosmatos

Starring: Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliot, Powers Booth, Bill Paxton

Synopsis: Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and friends fight the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

You gonna do somethin’ or just stand there and bleed? - Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp

The Western is arguably Hollywood’s most classic genre of film and the 1990s gave us two of the greatest Westerns of all time. (The other one is coming up a little later.) This is also one of the most quotable films of all time with so many iconic great lines and scenes. And it really makes me miss Val Kilmer.

This prompts my second underrated comment. Easily top 5 of the 90s for me. Best Kurt Russell role ever. Best Val Kilmer role ever. With amazing supporting cast. In one movie.

No love for Kurt in Escape From New York, The Thing or Big Trouble In Little China?

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Not too many happy Karens prancing around in the wild today either.

Yeah, but they are too busy complaining about something to care or notice.

Sure we are.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

The best part about Tombstone is the score. Not a ding on the movie- just that the music is very good.