Cowboys & Aliens (2011)

Director: Jon Favreau

Starring: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Paul Dano

A spaceship arrives in Arizona, 1873, to take over the Earth, starting with the Wild West region. A posse of cowboys and natives are all that stand in their way.

Well, if the title alone doesn’t lure you into watching this film…

‘Cowboys & Aliens’ is one of those rare treats that has it all: spectacular action sequences, fantastic visuals, jaw-dropping stunts, an all-star cast, a well-respected director, a great score, dry humor, a wonderful script, Daniel Craig’s perfect physique, and all-round top-notch production. This is one hell of an entertaining film!

From the opening to the finale, there literally never is a dull moment. ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ is a thrilling fantasy action adventure with captivating characters. From an entertainment perspective, I just can’t fault this in any way. This is a film to enjoy again and again, and again. It simply is stunning. I loved it!!

‘Cowboys & Aliens’ received award nominations for Outstanding Stunt Ensemble, Best Supporting Actor, Best Animated Effect in a Live Action Production, Best Fantasy Film, Best Science Fiction Actor, Best Specialty Stunt… Unfortunately, the film only grossed $175 million on a $163 million budget.

Would I watch it again? Yes, yes, yes!