It was good in 1991. It's still good now. A quivering box-office bull's-eye, this myth-twisting blockbuster remains one of the most purely enjoyable popcorn-pushers of the decade, thanks to rousing set-piece spectaculars and smart comic-book gilding. True, it's a rather uneven mix of sentiment, silliness and savagery. The cast though, is a treat, with boy-in-the-hood Kevin Costner's fabulous mullet only narrowly losing out to a delicious slab of ham from Alan Rickman's Sheriff. Even more so in this extended edition, which thankfully restores 12 minutes of prime panto-sneer. Christmas is back on.
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Remarkably, this two-discer couples Costner and helmer Kevin Reynolds for a self-deprecating commentary. Despite their infamous bust-ups, the lads chat away fondly, sparking the memories off each other like old buddies. There's also an interesting group track from Morgan Freeman, Christian Slater and the film's writer/producers. Elsewhere, archive interviews and a documentary tackle the movie's historical (in)accuracy. Oh, and there's a music video by some chap called Adams...
