Is Val Kilmer the best Doc Holliday?
Though many actors have solid performances within it, Val Kilmer’s Doc Holliday is a standout role. 1993’s Tombstone is a top-notch Western, and Val Kilmer’s performance as real-life gunslinger Doc Holliday is a vital part of what makes it so good.
Who was a better Doc Holliday?
Both films featured incredibly impressive casts who brought the legendary heroes of the west to life in their own ways. Kevin Costner and Kurt Russell portrayed the heroic Wyatt Earp with Val Kilmer and Dennis Quaid playing his friend, the sickly Doc Holliday.
How much weight did Val Kilmer lose to play Doc Holliday in Tombstone?
For a ham like Kilmer, Holliday is pretty much the perfect role. It afforded him the opportunity to dramatically transform his physical appearance by losing 30 pounds to play a man dying of tuberculosis.
Who played Wyatt Earp THE BEST?
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp was the first adult Western on television and became a top-ten-rated series, reports the LA Times. Actor Hugh O’Brian became a household name and earned Emmy nominations for his portrayal of the O.K. Corral icon.
What was better Wyatt Earp or tombstone?
To the question of which is better, Tombstone easily walks away with the crown. A great script and performances – especially from a scene-stealing Val Kilmer – make it the more entertaining biopic, while Wyatt Earp feels leaden and bloated, which isn’t helped by its 3-hour plus runtime.
Did critics think Tombstone would be a hit?
Disney gave it only minimal support on its release, and many critics either dismissed it or ignored it. Despite the odds, “Tombstone” is headed for the $40-million mark in domestic grosses and seems to be picking up a devoted cult.
How accurate is the Tombstone movie?
Tombstone is fairly accurate historically. In fact, some of the more unbelieveable scenes (such as Bill Brosius missing Wyatt three times from point-blank range before Earp cuts him in half with a shotgun) are actually documented.
