Wyatt Earp – Das Leben einer Legende (1994)

Wyatt Earp – Das Leben einer Legende: Directed by Lawrence Kasdan. With Kevin Costner, Dennis Quaid, Gene Hackman, David Andrews. From Wichita to Dodge City to the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, a man becomes a myth in this thrilling journey of romance, adventure and desperate, heroic action.

“As epics go, this film ranks high on my list. I attribute this mainly to the screenplay, which is compelling, visual, and rich. The film follows the life of Wyatt Earp, from his boyhood, through the fight at the O.K. Corrall, and beyond.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eUnlike other adaptations of the same subject (namely, Kurt Russellu0026#39;s Earp in u0026#39;Tombstoneu0026#39;), this film deals with the famous gunfight as merely a step in Earpu0026#39;s life. Rather, the film focuses on the man behind the legend. To do this, it looks at Earpu0026#39;s life in two stages: his life before, and after, a major transition.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eContrary to what some may think, Kevin Costner does a very good job portraying the lawman. His character experiences a wealth of emotion, but the script is so well written that Costner does not need to stretch himself to portray Earp effectively.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe film comes together so well because of an excellent musical score, visually stunning cinematography, and strong acting by the supporting characters. It draws the viewer in, so much so that you do not feel you are watching a film, but are experiencing a moment in history. The direction by Kasdan is quite low-key, allowing the viewer to be drawn into the story, rather than simply showing it to us.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI recommend this film to anyone who enjoys epic stories, wonderful acting (particularly Dennis Quaid, although Tom Sizemore and Michael Madsen are excellent as well), and visually compelling shots. Do not let the length dissuade you: Kasdanu0026#39;s film is well worth the three hours.”