Cowboys and Aliens has received really good reviews, from the geek community, and really bad reviews from film critics at large. The film is of course somewhere in between. Now firstly, what does one expect from a film called "Cowboys and Aliens"? If you are thinking its going to be some deep, thoughtful film about co-existence between species, just stop right there. If you want some campy fun with lots of Western film stereotypes and the typical alien invasion stuff, this is your movie. Clearly, I loved it.
The actors brought it. David Craig plays Jake Lonergan, and at the beginning of the film, Jake wakes up in the desert and has no memory of who he is, or where he has been. He plays his character to the letter, the quintessential "loner"cowboy. The other half of this buddy film partnership is Harrison Ford, who plays (General) Woodrow Dollerhyde, oh that name!!, a local cattle baron. his character was supposed to be more complex, I suppose but I actually ended up a little confused by who he was. Ford did a great job with what he had and most of his lines were brilliant. Supporting cast was all really good too. The mysterious beauty, Olivia Wilde, had me thinking of Angelina Jolie throughout.
The story line was ridiculous of course, and that was the beauty of it. "Old West" Stereotypes galore. Several moments in the film will have you saying "ohh, that was convenient". But lets be honest, this is summer blockbuster film at its finest.... action at every turn, an alien invasion, a chase film, a mystery, fantastic. I do wish this had been the START of the summer season as it would have fit better before we saw X-men and Captain America, but was good nonetheless.
All in all, a great watch, and if a movie entitled "Cowboys and Aliens" piques your interest, you must go see it. You won't be disappointed.
Oh, and here I am with Daniel Craig's hindquarters.
Nice bracelet....where did you get it?
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