Cowboys & Aliens (Extended Version)

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Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford star in this action-packed sci-fi western from the director of Iron Man (Jon Favreau). The Extended Version of this epic adventure includes more action not seen in theaters!
  • Starring: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford
  • Directed by: Jon Favreau
  • Runtime: 2 hours 16 minutes
  • Release year: 2011
  • Studio: Universal Pictures
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Synopsis: Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford star in this action-packed sci-fi western from the director of Iron Man (Jon Favreau). The Extended Version of this epic adventure includes more action not seen in theaters!
Starring: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford
Supporting actors: Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Adam Beach, Paul Dano, Noah Ringer, Keith Carradine, Clancy Brown, Ana de la Reguera
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Western
Runtime: 2 hours 16 minutes
Release year: 2011
Studio: Universal Pictures
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of western and sci-fi action and violence, some partial nudity and a brief crude reference
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Cowboys & Aliens DVD ~ Daniel Craig

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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: July 29, 2011
  • MPAA: Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of western and sci-fi action and violence, some partial nudity and a brief crude reference
  • Production Company: Universal Pictures, DreamWorks SKG, Reliance Entertainment, Relativity Media, Imagine Entertainment, K/O Paper Products, Fairview Entertainment, Platinum Studios
  • Filming Locations: Abiquiu, New Mexico, USA | Randsburg, California, USA | Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA | Universal Studios Hollywood - 1000 Universal Studios Blvd, Universal City, California, USA
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175 of 194 people found the following review helpful
Spoiler-Free August 8, 2011
Format:DVD
You should watch this movie expecting a great check-your-brain-at-the-door flick, and it doesn't disappoint on that count. There are wild west gunfights, love interests, and aliens trying to take over the world -- what more could you ask for?

Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, and Olivia Wilde are residents of an old western town attacked by what a local preacher calls "demons." Those demons -- what we call aliens -- pillage and plunder, terrifying the locals and motivating them to drop old rivalries to defeat the new threat.

The plot is simple, although it has a couple unexpected twists. You won't walk away with your mind blown, but you also will have enjoyed the show. The aliens are designed well, the characters are intriguing, and the plot has just enough mystery to keep you interested. This movie won't likely be winning any Oscars, but it's a fun film.
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178 of 211 people found the following review helpful
Very Enjoyable Movie! August 12, 2011
Format:DVD
I'm not going to go into a lot of details of the movie - other reviews have done that. I will just say that this was a very enjoyable summer movie! The dialog wasn't bad, there was a lot of action, Ford and Craig played well off each other. Craig especially did a good job of playing the hard-bitten cowboy. It may not win any Emmys, but it was really fun to watch! I for one thought there was plenty of action to keep your attention fixed -( and if you're one of those reviewers who said you were falling asleep during this movie, I'd suggest the problem lies with you, not the movie. Perhaps you need more sleep, or better taste in movies)

I don't know why the nay sayers didn't like it, or exactly what they were expecting - but I for one would recommend this movie as a good family movie for the summer.
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165 of 200 people found the following review helpful
Spoiler-Free Review July 28, 2011
Format:DVD
A man awakens in the desert to complete memory loss. The only clue to his past is a picture of a young woman and a metal contraption locked around his forearm. When he arrives in a nearby town of Absolution, trouble isn't far behind. But when strange lights from the sky arrive and begin shooting up the town and abducting its residents, the survivors decide to risk all to hunt the kidnappers and find their loved ones.

Daniel Craig plays the amnesiac who comes to be known as Jake Lonergan. Craig is a stoic, hard man with a soft heart. When his past is revealed it's a bit of a shock, since it seemed to be against his nature. Harrison Ford also stars as Woodrow Dolarhyde, a tough war veteran, now rich and feared by the town and his employees. Sam Rockwell is Doc, a saloon owner who tries to toughen up to save his wife from abduction. And Olivia Wilde is the mysterious and beautiful Ella who seems to know something about Jake. The acting is solid and believable. Each character stands out and made the film worth watching.

The characters and their stories are really what made the film. While the men had rough and tough exteriors, there was still plenty of heart. The feel was definitely a Western meets Alien, with plenty of violence and intense suspense and action. Clever one-liners throughout gave the film some much-needed laughs and light-hearted moments. Fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat excitement from beginning to end, Cowboys & Aliens certainly lives up to the hype.

The story is only roughly based on the original graphic novel. This is a different story, yet still has riveting characters, a mystery, and non-stop adventure. This was the film I was looking forward to most this summer. And I'm happy to say I wasn't disappointed. The Old West setting was charming yet gritty. And the aliens are brutal and extremely powerful, but underestimate humans, so it's not a completely hopeless situation, nor silly. Both genres are treated with respect. Flawlessly blending Western action and gun-slinging with a high-tech alien invasion, this summer blockbuster is completely unique and altogether fantastic.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good Escapism
I don't know why this hasn't been done before. The title seems like a comedy, but it isn't! The cowboys are the good guys who get help from the indians to battle the bad guys (the... Read more
Published 22 hours ago by Robert Fox
This isn't much of a review since I'm not much of a critic.
Olivia Wilde sure looks like Kris Williams. Is that why you never see them both in the same room together?
Published 1 day ago by Mark Twain Biff
Could of been a real hit... BUT
I mistakenly purchased this flop on blu ray prior to seeing this in advance. This was a HUGE mistake. Read more
Published 2 days ago by D. Perelman
Ok Western/Sci fy movie
Well both Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig did a pretty job despite the mediocre movie and script. Since the movie is not a great Western nor a great sci-fy movie, it is a... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Stephen Ferris
Glossy, gorgeous, but surprisingly lackluster genre mashup
Jon Favreau's "Cowboys and Aliens" looks great, sounds great, and offers one of the best trailers around. Indeed, for the first fifteen minutes, "C&A" is a pure delight. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Scott Schiefelbein
Rotten!
In my oponion,this film is darn stupid.The effects are bad,the directing is okay and the acting decent. Read more
Published 6 days ago by jesse
Entertaining and fun
I read many articles about this film, mostly negative; still I watched it ... and surprisingly, I enjoyed it from the beginning until the end. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Alain Darmon
BIZARRE UNDERTONES?
PROBABLY "AGAIN' just "us" ..... but what is/was the fascination with Craig's rear end? Goodness, the cinematographer certainly chose some dandy little angles as well as the... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Minnie and Henery Krumb
Entertaining with good but not great special effects
Starts out with great suspense and Sci-Fi mystery, fizzles out in the second half. Strong cast attracted me to this movie, but not much of a story. Read more
Published 18 days ago by vipx
one star is too many
This movie is terrible. Sorriest excuse for a script there ever was. Soooo boring. There aren't even any good cheesecake shots of Olivia Wilde. Waste of time and money.
Published 19 days ago by B. JOHNSTON
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