Review of Cowboys & Aliens (2011) by William C — 21 Nov 2012

Suprisingly entertaining. Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford were both awesome in their roles.

B-.

This review of Cowboys & Aliens (2011) was written by William C on 21 Nov 2012.

Cowboys & Aliens has generally received mixed reviews.

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