The Last Outlaw (2014 Video) User Reviews

THE DEATH OF JOHNNY RINGO AND MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS PART 1

[nogodnomasters · 3/10 · 26 April 2018]

This is a fictional alternative about the death of the historical character Johnny Ringo. There are about a half dozen or so theories about his death, and this one at best is a spoof of that fact, taking place in the fictional town of Dead Eyes, apparently in Texas by the lone star flag in the background. Sutton Gold Mine mentioned in the film is in York Co. South Carolina. The town they were in had a place called "Dr. Holliday's" apparently they filmed on a Tombstone set and didn't bother to change the sign or cover it up.

One of the working titles was "The Hunt for Billy the Kid" apparently the made a generic script, with outlaw to be named later. As it was, the plot was bad and the dialogue is guilty of presentism, as Bat Masterson (Lawrence Evenchick) coins the phrase, "it is what it is."

The mayor (Ron Tarrant) is comical as he rants about "crimes against humanity" making me laugh as "so bad it is good." However, it changes from "so bad it is good" to just simply bad, slipping occasionally tickling my funny bone...like the church (Police Story) shootout with guys just a few feet away from each other.

Card Player: "What brings you to Dead Eyes?" Johnny Ringo impersonator: "A horse."

As a serious Western, the film fails. As a spoof of Westerns, it might be watchable...for free. Cult potential if they change the title and watched in Colorado.

No swearing, sex, or nudity.

Not the best Western ever made for sure, but...

[ccunning-73587 · 4/10 · 3 February 2020]

Not the best Western ever made for sure, but... It does make for a good story. I rated it 4 stars for the story but nothing else is even close to being above a 2 star. It is not original. It is another 'A stranger came to town to learn a story from the town's history.' Based on real people in history this fictional story is about a crooked mayor trying to steal gold from the town's gold mine, thought to be played out but not. Part of his ruse is to blame the murders of those that could expose him on the real Johnny Ringo. Johnny Ringo wants to clear his name for crimes that he did not commit. Bat Masterson comes to town to clear up the criminal activity. Suspicious of Ringo, Bat eventually teams up with Ringo to solve the mystery. ~ Obvious micro budget, I don't believe that they even had a lighting or sound team/department. Terrible directing, acting, & very mechanical dialogue. With better everything the story could have gone somewhere...

Not bad considering it was probably a low budget picture.

[rangeriderx · 9/10 · 1 August 2022]

I thought the acting was certainly professional, bearing in mind many of these actors don't have a great deal of experience. Remember, you weren't that great when you began your professional career, I know I certainly wasn't. I saw a great deal of potential in these young actors as well as some of the older ones. The music score was very good, the costumes were as good as they could be on a low budget film. You can't blame that on the costume designer. It cost money for a good wardrobe. I think whoever the wrangler was they did an excellent job with the animals used in the film. Overall I think it was a fine picture to be released straight to video. Everyone should be proud of the work they have done and the craft they represented. I will probably watch it again. For all of you dishing out the negative reviews I would like to see you try your hand in the industry.

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