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[ChuckSolo]

Hands down......"Tombstone".......mainly because of the cast, and its somewhat accurate portrayal of events AND Val Kilmer's portrayal of Doc Holliday.

 

[Ernest Rister]

Charlie's great problem is that he feels beyond redemption, that he doesn't even deserve to be with Sue. When she looks at him in shock after he saves her, it cements these feelings for him. Self-loathing and guilt are a major part of his character. The final scene with Sue resolves that character arc. Charlie may have done horrible things, but he is not a horrible man, and because of Sue's love, he can find the motivation and the help to begin to forgive himself.

I thought the Charlie/Sue relationship was extremly well-handled and accurate to the period. Doesn't bother me in the slightest...and their first kiss is kind of charming.

Great movie.