Review of Cowboys & Aliens (2011) by Matt G — 26 Sep 2012

Okay this is insanely unrealistic. I know, I know, its a movie, but seriously? How could cowboys defeat intelligent alien life forms?

This review of Cowboys & Aliens (2011) was written by Matt G on 26 Sep 2012.

Cowboys & Aliens has generally received mixed reviews.

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