BUDDY GOES WEST

Cinemavixion Review

Michele Lupo's "Buddy Goes West" is a charmingly anachronistic Spaghetti Western that leans heavily into its comedic potential, largely thanks to the inimitable Bud Spencer. Playing "The Doctor," Spencer embodies his signature persona of a gentle giant with a penchant for dispensing rough justice, here alongside the spirited Amidou as Girolamo. Their unlikely alliance to protect a village from a greedy sheriff and his gang, who have unearthed a gold vein beneath their homes, provides a familiar yet satisfying narrative arc. While the film offers the expected brawls and shootouts, it's the warmth of the central partnership and the good-natured humor that truly define its appeal. With a solid 6.5 rating on IMDb, this 1981 Italian production is a delightful entry for fans of Spencer's unique brand of action-comedy.