Review of Cowboys & Aliens (2011) by Adam M — 21 Sep 2012

The premise alone is enough to carry top notch acting through a messy and overly ambitious plot.

This review of Cowboys & Aliens (2011) was written by Adam M on 21 Sep 2012.

Cowboys & Aliens has generally received mixed reviews.

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