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.
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.