The movie is probably better than the 3stars I give it but the story about the killing of Billy the Kid is nothing like the story this movie tells. A significant amount of research has happened about the Kid's life and death and the true story has more drama than this make-believe version. Probably so that Pat Garret, who killed Billy would not look so very treacherous. Why can't movie makers get true history right? Creative license is one thing but writing fictional accounts when the verifiable account exists is cheap. Yes, there are threads from the true account woven in but the way Billy was setup and killed while visiting his woman shows the nearly criminal motives of Sheriff Garret. Two who started out as friends but their lives diverge and Garret has to track and bring The Kid to justice. It was an arduous task.
Acting this version was well done by all. The cinematographer and art direct do a good job. The only thing not good was the rewriting of the historical record of Billy's life.
Acting this version was well done by all. The cinematographer and art direct do a good job. The only thing not good was the rewriting of the historical record of Billy's life.