
Craig stars as Jake Lonergan, a cowboy who's struggling with a terrible case of amnesia. He ventures onto a town reminiscent of the OK Corral and is deemed a wanted man by the townsfolk. He's got a mysterious bracelet wrapped tightly around his wrist (similar to Hal Jordan's ring in Green Lantern, but way cooler) that he can't take off, but is his secret weapon against the other life form. After he proves that he's villainous enough not to be messed with by even the scariest in town, including hardened cowboy Woodrow Dolarhyde (Harrison Ford) and his ridiculously slapstick son, Percy (Paul Dano), he joins forces with them to help fend off an alien invasion. Yes, aliens have attacked their town and threatened to snatch up all the townsfolk. Jake, Woodrow, the town doctor, Doc (played by Sam Rockwell), a mysterious ally, Ellen Swenson (played by Olivia Wilde), and a slew of other cowboys plot to take down the alien force in true blockbuster form.

In true cowboy movie form, Favreau intertwines the Native American characters in the story (led by an understated performance by Adam Beach as Woodrow's second in command, Nat Colorado). Rather than being on opposing sides, the Native Americans act alongside the other cowboys to protect their collective land against the ultimate invasion. Quite an innovative approach to the western genre. But that's another thing about Cowboys and Aliens; just when you're about to write it off as just another western or just another sci-fi flick, Favreau throws a wrench in that theory. From the cool special effects, to its top-notch acting and wickedly fun concept, Cowboys and Aliens is just that film that you may in fact hate to love. But it is really enjoyable.
Rating: B+
5 comments:
Craig really is impressive, he's out of place as a Cowboy but it works well because of his talent.
I'm really happy to read a positive review! I've seen so many bad ones in magazines, but I trust your opinion far more than their's! Haha.
Can't wait to see this. Love me some Paul Dano.
Craig should get another opportunity at a western. This was fun solely because of him.
This one should have been so much better and the cast could have actually done more with their characters but I still had some fun here. Good Review Candice!
No surprise from Daniel Craig, who always looks to do a great job. The tasteless title masks what is truly a not bad film.
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