The year is 1878, Lincoln County. John Tunstall, a British ranchowner, hires six rebellious boys as "regulators" to protect his ranch against the ruthless Santa Fe Ring. When Tunstall is killed in an ambush, the Regulators, led by the wild-tempered Billy the Kid (Estevez), declare war on the Ring. As their vendetta turns into a bloody rampage, they are branded outlaws, becoming the objects of the largest manhunt in Western history.
Brat Pack western for the late 80's ,
it looks more like a technicolor 1950s Western!
There's comedy, drama, and action that makes this western far more memorable than one may expect ! Each character also has their defining traits that make them individually likable. The cast is strong, delivering performances that always feel honest and in the moment, thereby making the violence that they must enact and endure all the more tense. Young Guns is a western that wants to entertain you and it succeeds well. 8/10.
Brat Pack western for the late 80's ,
it looks more like a technicolor 1950s Western!
There's comedy, drama, and action that makes this western far more memorable than one may expect ! Each character also has their defining traits that make them individually likable. The cast is strong, delivering performances that always feel honest and in the moment, thereby making the violence that they must enact and endure all the more tense. Young Guns is a western that wants to entertain you and it succeeds well. 8/10.