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The movie did well at the box office since it was helmed by ''[[Men in Black (film)|Men in Black]]'' director Barry Sonnenfeld reuniting him with Will Smith. Critics however were on the fence about it since the film didn't resemble the TV show much (Will Smith being cast as the lead role especially sparked off backlash). Added to the fact the pacing is uneven and often times throws out information that would've been best known earlier (Jim's backstory for example). Adding insult to injury, it won the 1999 [[Golden Raspberry Award]] for Worst Picture and Screenplay. [[Take That|(with Robert Conrad, star of the TV show, picking them up as a protest)]]
That said however, the film was praised for its special effects and creativity of steampunk tools and often regarded as a [[Cult Classic]] just for its fun premise.
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* [[Incredibly Lame Pun]]: ''No more mister knife guy''.
** When Gordon is considering what to name his new flying invention: "[[Michael Jordan|Air]]... ''Gordon''."
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* [[In Name Only]]: TV show = [[Western]] + [[Spy Drama]]. Movie = [[Steampunk]] + [[James Bond]].
** In fact, the movie looked more like [[Men in Black (film)|Men in Black]] in the Wild West than anything resembling the TV show.
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* [[Rule of Three]]: "That is a man's head".
* [[Salt and Pepper]]
* [[Say My Name]]:
{{quote|'''Gordon''' ''(chuckling maniacally)'' Oh ho ho, I see. ''Now'' I'm the "[[Buffy-Speak|master of this mechanical stuff]]." As opposed to five minutes ago, when I was calmly and coolly trying to find a solution to this very problem. But then something happened. Someone, who will remain nameless... <br />
''(throws back his head and screams)'' <br />
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* [[This Is Gonna Suck]]: After Jim West activates one of Loveless' death traps.
{{quote|'''Gordon''': ''[deadpan]'' And now we have to run.}}
* [[This Is Sparta]]: Jim's reaction to Gordon's doctor friend. Despite the [[Squick]] factor, it may double as a [[Crowning Moment of Funny]].
{{quote|'''Jim''': That... is a ''man's''... '''head'''.}}
* [[Thong of Shielding]]: Miss East
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