Second viewing, and the first complete one; previously viewed on January 19, 1989, without the beginning
Calamity Jane is offered a pardon in exchange of working as a government agent. Her assignment is to find out who is selling guns to a tribe of Native Americans. She tricks a dentist into marrying her in order to pose as an innocent wife in a wagon caravan.
Comedy which is a little uneven, but delivers enough comic moments, either in the form of visual gags or through dialogue. Two basic situations get repeated throughout the movie: 'Painless' tries to make love to Jane, but is frustrated, either through cunning or through violence; and 'Painless' gets credit for some prowess made by Jane. Sometimes this gets a little monotonous, but overall the film acquits itself well enough. The central duo of actors is good, and work well together.
Rating: 56 (down from 62)
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