Review of Lucky Luke (2009) by Trent R — 23 Mar 2011
Bizarrely, this makes the OSS 117 films seem fairly focused. Dujardin is good, and Testud especially fun as Calamity Jane - but there seems too much of the running time is spent on packing in everything from the comics. It is done after the fashion, (though thankfully not the shamanistic style) of Kounen's Blueberry adaptation in that there is too much concern given to arc and epic import. In this case, that is out of place and odd when mixed with a constant barrage of otherwise appropriately silly jokes.
The costumes, lighting and sets are pretty great, however there is not much attention paid to character or plot to draw the interest of those demanding elements other than accurate fan service and genre homage. This made me want to check out the Til Schweiger (Dujardin has a small role) and Terence Hill/Bud Spencer versions for comparison in terms of this balance.
This review of Lucky Luke (2009) was written by Trent R on 23 Mar 2011.
Lucky Luke has generally received mixed reviews.
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