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“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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Young Guns II
Western · Adventure · 1990
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.
Movie details
Young Guns II
“The west just got wilder.”
1990 Western · Adventure 1h 44m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.5 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Young Guns II?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Geoff Murphy
Written by
John Fusco
Emilio Estevez
William H. 'Billy the Kid' Bonney
Kiefer Sutherland
Josiah Gordon 'Doc' Scurlock
Lou Diamond Phillips
Jose Chavez y Chavez
Christian Slater
Arkansas Dave Rudabaugh
William L. Petersen
Patrick Floyd 'Pat' Garrett
Alan Ruck
Hendry William French
R. D. Call
D.A. Rynerson
Court is in session
Put Young Guns II on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.