Movie Review: Tombstone Rides Again in Stunning 4K Ultra HD
Every town has a story but Tombstone, Arizona has a legend. Shootouts, heroes roaming the streets and a cast of iconic characters is what is captured in the 1993 film Tombstone. Recently released on 4K Ultra HD, the legendary western is looking better and bolder than ever. Read on for a spoiler-free review of Tombstone 4k which is now streaming on digital retails like Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home.
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Director George P. Cosmatos’ Tombstone remains one of the most iconic modern Westerns, and the new digital and DVD release gives fans a chance to revisit the rugged streets of Arizona’s most infamous frontier town in stunning detail. Kurt Russell leads the charge as the steely-eyed Wyatt Earp, with the camera pulling in tight on his weathered face and sharp resolve, turning him into a towering, almost mythic figure on screen.
The ensemble cast in Tombstone 4K is a dream lineup of ’90s heavy-hitters and scene-stealers: Val Kilmer delivers an unforgettable performance as the haunted, sharp-tongued Doc Holliday; Sam Elliott and Bill Paxton round out the Earp brothers; and Michael Biehn makes for a chilling, magnetic antagonist. Add in standout appearances from Michael Rooker, Billy Zane, Jason Priestley, and even Charlton Heston in a late-film cameo, and the film becomes a gold mine of Hollywood talent at the top of their game.
The production design and cinematography are just as rich as the cast. Tombstone’s gritty saloons, dusty streets, and period-accurate costumes immerse viewers in the chaos and lawlessness of the late 1800s West. The attention to detail is staggering — you’ll catch new background moments, expressions, and flourishes with each rewatch, including blink-and-you’ll-miss-it performances like a young Jason Priestley.
This new edition also comes with fantastic bonus content for fans and film buffs alike, including The Making of Tombstone, behind-the-scenes looks at the ensemble cast, and original storyboards from the O.K. Corral sequence. It’s a treasure trove that deepens appreciation for the craftsmanship and passion behind the movie.
Tombstone isn’t just a western, we think that it’s a cinematic legend. And thanks to this upgraded release, it’s never looked more crisp and detailed.
Tombstone 4k Details
Film Synopsis
Every town has a story — Tombstone has a legend. Experience the explosive, action-packed battle on 4K Ultra HD. U.S. Marshall Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell), his brothers (Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton) and the outrageous Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer) band together to bring law to the lawless in a notorious showdown at the O.K. Corral. The star-studded cast also includes Dana Delany, Jason Priestley and Michael Biehn in an epic story of Wild West justice.
Bonus Materials
- The Making of Tombstone
- An Ensemble Cast
- Making An Authentic Western
- The Gunfight At The O.K. Corral
- Director’s Original Storyboards: O.K. Corral Sequence
- Trailers & TV Spots
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