Customer Reviews
Comedic spaghetti western 
2007-09-27
"My Name is Nobody" a spaghetti western parody conjured up by the master of the genre Sergio Leone, was aptly directed by Tonino Valerii. Featuring Henry Fonda as retiring legendary gunslinger Jack Beauregard the film featured outstanding cinematography using the scenic panoramas of New Mexico as a backdrop. Leone and Valerii obviously enjoying the production of the flick, particularly poked fun at director Sam Peckinpah.
The plot surrounded the idol worship of young quick draw gunman named Nobody played by Terence Hill for the aged Fonda. Hill conjured up a scenario where the retiring Fonda would go out in a blaze of glory to end his storied career as the fastest gun in the west. Hill contrived to have Fonda shoot it out with the 150 member Wild Bunch as his final act of gunfighting skill.
Featuring endless displays of shooting skills both Hill and Fonda lead the mostly international cast through a series of comedic scenes, far different from Leone's classic hard biting Clint Eastwood trilogy. "My Name is Nobody" however has it's place among the classics of the genre putting a humorous slant on this often edgy and tension filled style of movie making.
Good Cowboy Comedy 2007-09-12
This is one of Terrence Hill's Best Movies,
Good comedy.
Henry Fonda did pretty good too.
LOL 
2007-08-03
I've seen this movie at least 100 times and still hurt myself laughing at many of the scenes. I also catch myself whisting the opening musical score for days after hearing it again.
If you're looking for deep plots and/or drama, pass on this one. If you're looking for funny, whimsical entertainment, spend the $12!
Amusing 
2007-07-03
I found this movie to be kind of amusing. If you're not a fan of cowboy movies you'll probably think the movie is kind of stupid. The parts where they show how quick Trinity is supposed to be is obvious. If you are a fan, you will get a kick out of the movie and the many jabs at other westerns. Good (not great) movie that I'm glad I added to my collection.
Wow !!! 2007-06-27
All I can say is WOW!!!
Terence Hill surely has to be labelled as the fastest draw from the West. If you're crazy about western movies, then you really have to get your hands on this one. In particular, I liked the opening scene when Henry Fonda was at the saloon having a shave and all of a sudden all hell breaks loose and Henry delivers a fast draw and leaves and the Barber's son tell his father "wow, did you see that? Can anyone be faster than him"? and his father replies "NOBODY"......Nobody happens to be Terence Hill.
Nobody Does It Better 2008-03-19
Jack Beauregard is a legendary gunslinger who's hanging up his pistols and sailing to Europe to live out the rest of his days in peace. That's until Nobody shows up and begins stalking him. Jack can't figure out why Nobody is constantly around and becomes increasingly frustrated with him, unsure if he's friend or foe. Nobody is probably the fastest gun alive, but a total buffoon and a klutz.....or is he? He may be a goof, but Nobody has a plan and he's determined to see it through. He's idolized Jack all his life and can't accept Jack simply going out with a whimper. He wants to make Jack a legend by having him do something extraordinary. His plan(part of it anyway) is to have Jack face off with a gang of 150 outlaws. Most of the film is Nobody's attempts to lure Jack into this situation, as well as getting into a few misadventures of his own. Naturally, Jack doesn't share this enthusiasm and spends most of the film trying to elude that situation. Through this series of events a strange and almost heartwarming friendship develops.
This is a great comedy spaghetti western. Yes, the comedy is a bit hit and miss. Some of it's dead on while other parts are downright silly(I personally don't care for the sped up camera technique when Nobody slaps people around or draws his gun). Regardless of how funny you think the movie is, it's a very good story and a good movie all around. Fonda's wonderful as the aging gunfighter, almost as good as his villain role in Once Upon A Time In The West. Terence Hill, best known for the Trinity films(and don't forget Superfuzz!!), is kind of a comedic version of Franco Nero(he certainly looks like him). He's good with facial expressions and physical comedy, yet you can also buy him as a gunfighter. Sergio Leone produces and provided the story, and his presence is definitely felt even though he didn't direct. Morricone's excellent soundtrack solidifies this. If you dig the spaghetti westerns, don't pass this up.
Classic Spaghetti Western 2007-12-21
If you like Sergio Leoni Spaghetti Westerns, This is a classic. They even used the "Slap Scene" in a recent TV commercial because it is so classic. And Henry Fonda is very classic and cool. You'll love this one.
There is only hundred but, they ride like a Thousand 2007-11-24
Henry Fonda's show down with the Wild Bunch is fantasic. I am a huge fan of Westerns and I know you will love this one. It has comedy but, lives up to the style of a Fonda film.
Terence Hill Destroys The Film 
2007-11-23
Whenever I find myself in such strong disagreement with others at Amazon, it really makes me wonder...."Is is me?".
Maybe so, but if Henry Fonda wasn't in this feature I would not even have been able to sit through the film at all.
The film starts promisingly enough with Henry Fonda as a tough as nails but aging gunfighter. He's very slick.
But even he can't save this mess as Terence Hill plays a silly character nearly always grinning like the proverbial village idiot. Note he is even grinning on the DVD cover. As soon as the Hill character appears the movie goes downhill quickly.
Add in some ridiculous dialog and superman like invincibility and the Hill character is more cartoon than cowboy. It's too bad too because Fonda provides his usual excellent performance.
I never did figure out why 150 gunfighters on horseback were after the Fonda character nor did I ever figure out what desperate situation must have forced Fonda to agree to appear in this.
While some applaud the sound track in this film, I found it inappropriate and highly irritating. There are some really stupid and poorly done special effects during some gunfights.
The back cover refers to it as an "action comedy". It was neither!
I thought this was one of the worst westerns I had ever seen. But many love it. I can only say check it out for yourself, but you may be quite disappointed as I was.
Is that all? 2007-11-05
I love this film (it is one of the few comedy Italian Westerns that travels well) but I was disappointed that there were no extras at all on the disc. The picture quality is great though.
I hear there is a French double disc set out there. Maybe I ought to try that.
