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Young Guns II
1990 104 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.3
Western, Adventure
Director: Geoff Murphy
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Description
Three of the original five "young guns" — Billy the Kid, Jose Chavez y Chavez, and Doc Scurlock — return in Young Guns, Part 2, which is the story of Billy the Kid and his race to safety in Old Mexico while being trailed by a group of government agents led by Pat Garrett.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$44.14M
Worldwide:
$59M
Starring
Emilio Estevez
Actor
Kiefer Sutherland
Actor
Lou Diamond Phillips
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 1991
— Best Original Song
Academy Awards 1991
— Best Original Song
Key opinion
Young Guns II is generally regarded as a more cinematic and technically refined sequel than its predecessor, featuring improved action sequences and a stronger aesthetic identity. While some critics praise its intelligence and unique narrative framing, others argue that its reliance on historical myths and a lack of psychological depth hold it back from greatness.
| Cinematography | The film significantly elevates the technical craft of the franchise through more dynamic cinematography and superior action set pieces. | |
| Score | Alan Silvestri’s score and the overall soundtrack effectively complement the visual atmosphere of the Old West. | |
| Acting | Christian Slater delivers a standout performance that adds a compelling, comedic edge to the group's dynamic. | |
| Screenplay | The framing narrative centered on the Brushy Bill Roberts claim is polarizing: some appreciate the intelligent ambiguity it creates, while others feel it undermines the dramatic tension. | |
| Theme | Critics are split on the character development, with some applauding the departure from binary good-versus-evil archetypes and others lamenting a lack of psychological depth. |