The Gunfighter

I watched something on youtube and then this popped up as a suggestion with one of those ridiculous click-bait titles like "FUNNIEST THING EVER" which I know to ignore. But I was bored so I hit play.

It's a simple set up; a western where a guy walks into a bar while a narrator explains his purpose. Only everyone in the bar hears the narrator. From there it just gets crazier and crazier, and is super funny and clever. It really is one of the best shorts I've seen on YouTube.

Cowboys have never been known to be intellectuals but when a voice tells them what to do you know the stereotype is pushed even further. Frisky gunslingers, a black bartender and a lady of the night are the cast in this funny Western where individuals rail against their fate and end up inevitably in a situation they've been trying to avoid in the first place. Clocking in at a little under ten minutes, this short is a giggle of a nugget.

'The Gunfighter' is pretty refreshing little movie. Mysterious gunfighter walks into saloon, and then a voice (smooth and cool narration by Nick Offerman) warns him about creeping danger. Or does it? As all the people in the saloon can hear the voice thus they can hear eachother's thoughts and most deepest secrets, it is soon clear that the mysterious voice just wants to see the bloodbath. Can the saloon patrons out smart the voice and each other?

The jokes are are all shot into the same spot - mostly they have something to do with sex. As the film is barely 9 minutes short the jokes don't get repetitive or stale. Great short film that is definitely worth your time.

Normally I don't watch short films, but this one was definitely worth the exception. The concept with the narrator may not be entirely new, but it is played out very well.

The running gag (the all knowing narration) is accompanied by a few nice jokes will make you grin. The film doesn't take itself too serious, which helps.

Acting is good, camera work is good. A must see when you want to kill some time in a way you won't regret (which is rare these days with all the big productions that put massive special effects in front of decent acting and good plots).

I think this is the first short with narration that I see. Quite nice. The characters are goofy and the actors play the roles pretty good. I like the way the so-called narrator tries to spice up the scene and make each kill one another. It was funny. A short western worth remembering.