Wild Wild West Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
- For the 1960s television series, see The Wild Wild West.
It was criticized for excessive marketing and poor quality. The film featured footage of a giant mechanical spider, equipped with a flamethrower. Needless to say, the film was riddled with historical inaccuracy, though this was intentional and reflected the spirit of the original TV series. A bigger problem was the casting of Will Smith in the role of Jim West. While a few grumbled at the notion of a black actor playing an established white character, most were simply put off at the anachronistic way West is portrayed in this film.
The film was also criticized for having a handicapped wheelchair bound character played by a "star" (Branagh) who was not handicapped, when various persons associated with the film felt a handicapped individual was qualified for the role. The handicap was the absence of any body below the ribs.