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COWBOYS & ALIENS

If you love action packed adventures then 'Cowboys and Aliens' is the perfect film for you! I'm actually pretty impressed with this movie because I think the concept of throwing together two separate genres like westerns and Si-Fi is an interesting idea but I didn't think there would be much more to the film then explosions and gun fights. However the story line is much more entertaining than I expected. I think the visual aspects of this film are good because the aliens are relatively creepy and the design of their ship is really cool. If you're into horror films (like me) then the aliens won't be that impressive to you, but if you are easily frightened then some scenes may seem a bit intense. My favorite character is the preacher because he seems a lot more compassionate and caring then most of the other characters. Something that I think is very unrealistic is in the final battle scene when the humans start defeating the aliens. In the beginning of the scene the humans are totally getting crushed by the aliens (which makes sense since they are practically killing machines) then the humans start winning which is odd considering their weapons are far inferior to the aliens. Obviously there isn't be much of a movie if the aliens conquer the world; it just seems a bit unrealistic. This movie is for ages 13 and up because there is some inappropriate language and it is very violent. Overall, I give 'Cowboys and Aliens' 3 out of 5 stars because personally I'm not that into Si-Fi, but if you are, you'll definitely enjoy it! Reviewed by Raven Devanney, age 14, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic

I have to say that I loved this film! It does have a bit of over the top violence but the premise of having early 1900s cowboys fight aliens who are equipped with obviously superior technology is sort of - well enchanting. And, of course, the fact that it was filmed in my home state, NM, aka "The Land of Enchantment" helps! I recognize those wonderful scenes of the Piedro Lumbre or "fire rock" up in O'Keeffe country. This is sci-fi meets western with a bit of comedy thrown in. Would I take my child to it. Heck no, not unless they were 13 or older or had skin as thick as asphalt. It's a bit too terrifying for most younger kids I know. But, older kids will find it amusing and interesting. The story unfolds in a most unusual way, starting with the opening scene of Daniel Craig awakening on the ground with a strange metal bracelet on his wrist and a trio of cowboys wanting to torment him. Harrison Ford appears later as a mean old cattleman with a spoiled son. The pace of the movie is fast and furious, the scenery out of this world and the horse riding scenes thrilling. Great flick to share with your teen this summer.

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.