Review of Young Guns II (1990) by Chimene J — 14 Oct 2008

I dont know why a lot of people canned this flick... its not as good as the first, but it was entertaining and I liked it. Its more easy going, relaxed and funny.

I guess its because of Billy the Kid's charisma, which is played well by Emilio Estevez, the Young Guns movies are some of his best work. Then with the rest of the star studded cast, some who are now household names past and present, it really did well.

I guess the flaws in it is the idea of reinventing the modern western. But its not meant to be taken seriously, its a good yarn and entertaining flick, not a biography. But I guess when the rock guitar comes in during the scenes, people would either want to scream and curse, but I think it suits it perfectly... I mean, what better way to bring back a classic genre without an updated score which doesn't fit into the movie, but rather rides alongside with it... Alan Silvestri is a good composer, kudos to him.

And the accompanying soundtrack by Jon Bon Jovi is also a blast.

I guess what I felt down and out about was the ending... and some parts of the movie didn't fit too well in some places.

But the performances are what counts, and for an ensemble cast, I think everyone delivered.

If its one character that is underrated as far as folk heroes and bad guys go, its Emilio's Billy the Kid.