The Wild Wild West Revisited

The Wild Wild West Revisited, directed by Burt Kennedy, is a 1979 made-for-television adventure comedy Western film that revisits the thrilling tales of the original 1965-1969 television series, The Wild Wild West. This exciting feature stars Robert Conrad, Ross Martin, and Paul Williams. Fans of the TV series will be delighted by the chance to see their favorite characters, secret service agents James T. West and Artemus Gordon, interpreted once more by original actors, Robert Conrad and Ross Martin.

The film is a wild ride that crosses several genres and contains elements of adventure, comedy, western, espionage, and even science fiction. It is set in the roaring 1880s and packs an additional gust of excitement by introducing the theme of cloned world leaders, which was unexpected in the context of Wild West scenarios.

Robert Conrad, reprising his role as James T. West, is dashing as ever. His character is portrayed as an upstanding hero, fearless and witty, always prepared to take on any challenge that comes his way. West not only has to combat the ordinary ne'er-do-wells of the 19th Century American West, but he also gets roped into a thrilling technological intrigue that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats.

Ross Martin, reprising the role of Artemus Gordon, a master of disguise and a brilliant inventor, brings fabulous lightheartedness to the movie. His character is a compliment to West's, providing the necessary balance of humor and intellect within all the action-packed escapades they encounter. His creations are quite useful during their mission, and his knack for dressing up in clever disguises adds several delightful moments to the film.

The story explodes into action when the pair, long retired from service, have to rejoin the world of espionage to face an ominous threat. The antagonist Miguelito Loveless Jr., portrayed by Paul Williams, son of the original Dr. Miguelito Loveless from the TV series, has designed a diabolical plan to create a dystopian "World Empire". His grand scheme involves cloning copies of significant world leaders, and the duo must stop him before it's too late.

The movie sticks to the narrative style of the original television series, by weaving an intricate plot filled with hidden identities, bold actions, unexpected twists and turns, and tantalizing cliff-hangers. It further preserves the charm of the original by incorporating various steampunk tech gadgets and futuristic contraptions that the original series was famous for, but in the context of the 19th-century American West. All these elements combined make for a nostalgic journey back to the vintage period of television programming.

Moreover, The Wild Wild West Revisited overflows with the perfect mixture of tongue-in-cheek humor and suspenseful action that was a trademark of the original series. The on-screen chemistry between Conrad and Martin is fantastic as it was in the original series, and continues to bring life to their classic partnership.

In general, The Wild Wild West Revisited is more than just a regular western film. It is a science fiction enigma beautifully wrapped in a western playground that stays true to the original series' spirit. It is a joy for old fans who get to relive the adventurous escapades of James West and Artemus Gordon, and it's a delightful introduction for new viewers to step into the extraordinary world of The Wild Wild West. It's a film that successfully mingles action, wit, charm, and a dash of eccentricity to serve up a two-hour-long entertainment that solidifies the timeless appeal of The Wild Wild West.