Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld
I'd seen this film a few years ago, and remembered it for some reason just recently. So we ordered the DVD and watched it last night.
If I had to describe this film in just one word, it would be 'fun'. This film is the perfect example of a light hearted, funny, action-adventure film. I'm a fan of Will Smith, and while he can be a very impressive and serious actor, in films like Seven Pounds for example, he also plays characters like James West in this film, so well. And he really looks like he is enjoying himself too.
A lot of imagination went into Wild Wild West and it's alternate, slightly steam punk inspired version of 1869, with all of Kevin Kline's Atemus Gordon's crazy mechanical gadgets and gizmos throughout the film.
There were times when I found some of the humor slightly basic, but that's really just me nit picking. It also shows that it is a family film, that can be appreciated by all ages. The majority of the film was easily funny enough for me to appreciate and even if it wasn't, the wonderfully creative visual design would have made up for it.
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