Review of Cowboys & Aliens (2011) by Alex M — 10 Oct 2014

The title pretty much explains exactly what you're going to get. Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde help make the ride a rollercoaster one. 8/10.

This review of Cowboys & Aliens (2011) was written by Alex M on 10 Oct 2014.

Cowboys & Aliens has generally received mixed reviews.

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