Michael Jai White’s impact on the Blaxploitation genre with “Black Dynamite” in 2009 resonates, and now he explores Spaghetti Westerns with “Outlaw Johnny Black.” This comedy, chronicling the revenge journey of gunslinger Johnny Black, seamlessly integrates humor, martial arts, and Western aesthetics. While the humor takes a more subdued tone compared to White’s earlier work, “Outlaw Johnny Black” compensates with its well-crafted storytelling, sincere filmmaking, and tight choreography. White establishes his position in the realm of Black-helmed Westerns, standing shoulder to shoulder with cinematic luminaries like Poitier and Van Peebles. The film offers a contemporary and entertaining perspective on the Western hero archetype, marking it as a noteworthy and enjoyable addition to the limited selection of Black-helmed Western films. Visit netnaija for more!