I’ve seen some unkind reviews on Cowboys and Aliens. Well, as far as I’m concerned, I think they whine and complain overly much. It is not portrayed as a metaphor for modern life or a critique of the current political turmoil. It is a summer movie, designed for entertainment value!
It has entertainment value up the old whazoo! (I’ve often wondered who coined that expression and why?) There are cowboys, Indians, gun fights, girls, a saloon and did I mention aliens? Ugly, evil, nasty aliens who are intent on killing everyone in sight abound in disturbing numbers.
I heard one comment that there wasn’t enough action and there was too much romance. I have to wonder if they were in the same movie I was in. There is a love interest but the movie overflows with testosterone and violent demises.
It was entertaining and a great way to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon!
BTW the Amazon ad is for the book by Joan Vinge, which I have not read but if it is vintage Vinge I am willing to bet it is well worth reading!
BTW the Amazon ad is for the book by Joan Vinge, which I have not read but if it is vintage Vinge I am willing to bet it is well worth reading!
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