The two best special agents in the Wild West must save President Grant from the clutches of a diabolical, wheelchair-bound, steampunk-savvy, Confederate scientist bent on revenge for losing ... Read allThe two best special agents in the Wild West must save President Grant from the clutches of a diabolical, wheelchair-bound, steampunk-savvy, Confederate scientist bent on revenge for losing the Civil War.The two best special agents in the Wild West must save President Grant from the clutches of a diabolical, wheelchair-bound, steampunk-savvy, Confederate scientist bent on revenge for losing the Civil War.
- Awards
- 16 wins & 17 nominations
- Amazonia
- (as Frederique van der Wal)
- Big Reb
- (as Mike McGaughy)
Storyline
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- TriviaWhen Will Smith asked his mother what she thought of the movie, she replied "You've done better, baby".
- GoofsIt is highly unlikely that chain mail (which is all Gordon's "impermeable" amounts to) would actually hold against a bullet fired from close range. Even if it did, the impact would almost certainly break bones and cause severe trauma.
- Quotes
Dr. Arliss Loveless: Mister West! How nice of you to join us tonight and add COLOR to these monochromatic proceedings!
Capt. James West: Well when a fella comes back from the dead, I find that an occasion to STAND UP and be counted!
Dr. Arliss Loveless: Miss East informs me that you were expectin' to see General McGrath here. Well, I knew him years ago, but I haven't seen him in a COON's age!
Capt. James West: Well, I can see where it'd be difficult for a man of your stature to keep in touch with even HALF the people you know.
Dr. Arliss Loveless: Well, perhaps the lovely Miss East will keep you from bein' a SLAVE to your disappointment!
Capt. James West: Well, you know beautiful women; they encourage you one minute, and CUT THE LEGS OUT from under you the next!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Will Smith: Wild Wild West (1999)
- SoundtracksWild Wild West
Written by Stevie Wonder, Will Smith, and Kool Moe Dee (as Mohandas Dewese)
Performed by Will Smith featuring Dru Hill and Kool Moe Dee (as Kool Mo Dee)
Includes samples from "I Wish"
Performed by Stevie Wonder
Mastered by Tom Coyne
Some Internet critics complained about the technological sophistication; but according to more in depth reviews of history I found the tech' portrayals in the movie to be thoroughly accurate. For example, our mechanical knowledge as a society has not dramatically improved since then, and the flying bicycle! Well, the plane "as we know it took form shortly there after. As well, there were no complaints about the gadgetry of the original 'Wild, Wild West'
On the other hand, I do believe some people may have gotten offended by some of the blunt language that people in America used publicly at that time, as well the portrayal of prostitution.
I do think Will Smith gave a more comedic and mature performance in this movie than in 'Men in Black' and 'Enemy of the State.'
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Miền Tây Hoang Dã
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $170,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $113,804,681
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $27,687,484
- Jul 4, 1999
- Gross worldwide
- $222,104,681
- Runtime1 hour 46 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1