Review of Wild Wild West

Two secret agents combine resources to foil a plot to assassinate President Grant.

Wild Wild West was a TV series in the 60s, and provided the inspiration for this spoof anachronistic steampunk western comedy. As someone who never saw the original series, I really don't care whether the film betrays everything it ever stood for or not. I simply say the following:

• it is clearly set up as a vehicle for Will Smith (at that point riding the crest of his wave);

• it is handsomely mounted; - it is over the top and, clearly, intentionally so;

• it is mostly quite amusing;

• it is full of action and decent effects;

• the main characters are well drawn and likable.

I enjoyed it.