Review of Cowboys & Aliens (2011) by John B — 09 Nov 2012

A solid, fun ride with fantastic CGI and a fast-moving plot.

This review of Cowboys & Aliens (2011) was written by John B on 09 Nov 2012.

Cowboys & Aliens has generally received mixed reviews.

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