Gore Vidal's historical novel is brought to life in this television production of Turner Network Television's Billy the Kid.
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Gore Vidal's historical novel is brought to life in this television production of Turner Network Television's Billy the Kid.
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revisionist western | holed up in shack | billy the kid | mexico | roswell new mexico |Taglines:
He Was a Cold-Blooded Killer and the All-American BOyGenres:
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10 May 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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The movie has the feel of a sort of made-for-TV B-movie. It's more drama than action, focusing primarily on the interpersonal interactions. But it gives an interesting perspective on Billy the Kid. I have no idea how historically accurate it might be, however.
Val Kilmer portrays Billy the Kid as a rather backwoods, laid-back country bumpkin. Unlike a lot of Val's characters which are portrayed intensely and over-the-edge, he shows a totally different side of his acting abilities.
Overall, I was rather positively surprised with the movie, expecting it to be intense, moody and aggressive. But it's not, at all. It's simply an enjoyably different portrayal of Billy the Kid, not an outstanding movie but enjoyable just the same. I'm giving it a 6 on the ratings, about low-average for my rating, but I'm glad I watched it. If you're a Kilmer fan, it'll give you a whole different view of Val's multi-talented acting.