Cowboys & Aliens is one of those high concept movies Hollywood approves after five or six martinis. Somehow, Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford signed on to this mishmash of elements. Jon Favreau, director of Iron Man, brings the same special effects expertise to this western/SF hybrid. I found this movie lame, but for many movie fans this is the kind of mindless summer movie they crave. GRADE: C+
I think this may be your lowest rated review.
I gave an “F” to that Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher mess, KILLERS, Patti. That movie was truly awful. COWBOYS & ALIENS is just silly.
A C+ from George is like a D or lower from most of us. It sounds stupid.
I do {heart} Olivia Wilde.
As you pointed out, Jeff, COWBOYS & ALIENS has six screenwriters. That’s five too many. I like Olivia Wilde, too.
I was kind of curious about seeing it. Thanks for saving me the money (and time), George.
Wait and watch COWBOYS & ALIENS on cable, Ed. I suspect the box office take will plunge after this opening weekend.
I may watch COWBOYS & ALIENS–but only after I’ve had five or six martinis.
That’s probably the best way to view COWBOYS & ALIENS, Drongo!
It got 2 stars out of 5 here.
Two stars out of five is about right, Bob. There’s no need to rush out and see this one.
Just the kind of mindless flick I’ll get through Netflix to watch some afternoon. The “somehow” of Craig and Ford signing on is spelled M*O*N*E*Y.
Sadly, you’re probably right about the money, Rick. Craig and Ford are talented actors who could have been acting in a movie much better than COWBOYS & ALIENS.
Despite the mediocre reviews, Joe still wants to see it.
COWBOYS & ALIENS and THE SMURFS tied at the box office this weekend, Beth. Joe will enjoy COWBOYS & ALIENS.