Review of Cowboys & Aliens (2011) by Joseph P — 03 Nov 2012

Love this movie. Harrison Ford is still an amazing actor.

This review of Cowboys & Aliens (2011) was written by Joseph P on 03 Nov 2012.

Cowboys & Aliens has generally received mixed reviews.

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