This film has to be among the most talked-about movies ever released. Coming out in 1999, it's a send-up of the late-60s television program featuring Will Smith as the lead, which should give viewers a clue that it’s not intended to be taken literally (though the original TV show wasn’t exactly known for its seriousness either, just slightly more so than this film). Kevin Kline portrays James West's unwilling side…

It has several things going for it. The film is humorous, and there are some well-executed action sequences. A particular highlight is the music video, which I found to be excellent. Will Smith and Kevin Kline lead the cast. However, the movie falls short when compared to the initial television show. The plot becomes excessively dramatic at times. Also, like many people, I’m not a fan of spiders! The biggest di…

I found this to be an enjoyable experience. It’s certainly a strange movie, but surprisingly effective, at least in my view—the steampunk aesthetic definitely contributes to that. Will Smith and Kevin Kline make for a solid team as West and Gordon. Kenneth Branagh's portrayal of Arliss is funny, and I liked the look of his character’s costume too. I will admit the visual effects surrounding Smith and Kline have…

Barry Sonnenfeld's Wild Wild West is something I’ve steered clear of for well over fifteen years. While I enjoy Westerns, and I wasn’t familiar with the original stories, it wasn't the negative reviews or my lack of background that kept me away—it was those initial trailers; they suggested a confused, excessively expensive production, which, to be fair, is largely what it turned out to be. That being said, there a…