: Reviewers on the Spaghetti Western Database forum describe it as "good fun" and "hugely entertaining," though it is noted as being somewhat dated today. It is often praised for its awareness of genre ironies and its playful use of classic motifs.
: Franco Di Giacomo is credited with providing high-quality cinematography that elevates the film's visual appeal. Buddy Goes West / Occhio alla penna (Michele Lupo, 1981) Occhio alla penna
: The film features Bud Spencer as "Buddy," a drifter mistaken for a doctor in a small town besieged by bandits. It is widely considered a lighthearted, "tongue-in-cheek" take on the Spaghetti Western genre, relying on Spencer’s signature slapstick humor and trope-heavy storytelling. : Reviewers on the Spaghetti Western Database forum