Cowboys and Aliens

Smileycat · Dec 10, 2010

At first I laughed aloud when I read the title. But, I have been smitten. Check out the trailer and dare to tell me you are not:

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810159817/video/23073546

While I love Harrison Ford and his part in this movie, it is Daniel Craig's acting that has made me want to watch his James Bond movies. Wow!

Tell me what you think. It won't be released until July 29, 2011.

C.H. Valentino · Dec 10, 2010

I saw it during previews for Harry Potter. I cried more during this preview than I did when Hedwig died.

Lame.

Depressing.

Harrison Ford - what hath become of thee?!?

Smileycat · Dec 10, 2010

c.h valentino said:
I saw it during previews for Harry Potter. I cried more during this preview than I did when Hedwig died.

Lame.

Depressing.

Harrison Ford - what hath become of thee?!?

It was this trailer you saw, c.h? I admit, Ford was a bit hammy, but Craig was spot on.

Diane Amy · Dec 10, 2010

Personally, I can't wait for this movie! Fantastic actors and a plot that hasn't been done to death. Plus, I love westerns and science fiction. I am eager to see the tie-together.

maestrowork · Dec 10, 2010

I saw an extended clip at ComicCon. I CAN'T WAIT.

ETA: the extended clip was SO MUCH better than that trailer. Who cut that trailer? Eeeeek

dragonjax · Dec 10, 2010

OMG! Daniel Craig has an omnitrix!!!

ceenindee · Dec 10, 2010

I'm excited

I just got through seeing The Warrior's Way (not a high-quality movie by any standards, but funny to watch), which is cowboys and ninjas. This is the natural next step.

Tifferbugz · Dec 10, 2010

This movie looks awesome. Can't wait!

Cyia · Dec 10, 2010

I agree on the look we get of Harrison Ford in the Teaser. The "or I'll take 'im!" order is classic ham acting from the old westerns (though since he did a few of those, maybe it was intentional)

The rest of it looks interesting, though. Something that does bug me is the woman in the movie (the one from House) Daniel Craig meets in the saloon. From her make-up, and some of the things I've read, it seems she's supposed to be Apache. Now, if she's supposed to be half-Apache, I can understand, but if she's supposed to be full blood Native American, their casting is way off, and the make-up isn't sufficient to cover for it.

Bmwhtly · Dec 10, 2010

Diane Amy said:
I love westerns and science fiction.

I Agree! I'm looking forward to this. ... Is that because I'm excited about a new film or because I'm looking forward to criticising it? Time will tell.

Diane Amy said:
I am eager to see the tie-together.

*Waves Firefly at Ms Amy*

maestrowork · Dec 10, 2010

Cyia said:
I agree on the look we get of Harrison Ford in the Teaser. The "or I'll take 'im!" order is classic ham acting from the old westerns (though since he did a few of those, maybe it was intentional)

Jon Favreau said he wanted the "spaghetti western" look and feel...

Smileycat · Dec 10, 2010

Cyia said:
I agree on the look we get of Harrison Ford in the Teaser. The "or I'll take 'im!" order is classic ham acting from the old westerns (though since he did a few of those, maybe it was intentional)

The rest of it looks interesting, though. Something that does bug me is the woman in the movie (the one from House) Daniel Craig meets in the saloon. From her make-up, and some of the things I've read, it seems she's supposed to be Apache. Now, if she's supposed to be half-Apache, I can understand, but if she's supposed to be full blood Native American, their casting is way off, and the make-up isn't sufficient to cover for it.

I didn't realize she was supposed to be an Apache. But, hey, James Bond is in this movie! :roll:

Smileycat · Dec 10, 2010

Thanks for posting. I always consider the opinion of others, although I usually hold on to my own. I like to hear what you have to say.

Ye ha!

Satori1977 · Dec 12, 2010

I saw the trailer for this today, and it looks great. Have to admit the title is silly. My husband actually started laughing at it, but I would like to see it.

Smileycat · Dec 16, 2010

I predict we'll all have a great time!

I like Jon Favreau

Zoombie · Dec 16, 2010

That looks AAAAAAWESOME.

Cyia · Dec 16, 2010

Smileycat said:
I didn't realize she was supposed to be an Apache. But, hey, James Bond is in this movie!

Nifty gadgets and all! :tongue

Toothpaste · Dec 16, 2010

Satori1977 said:
I saw the trailer for this today, and it looks great. Have to admit the title is silly. My husband actually started laughing at it, but I would like to see it.

I actually think the title is great, it reflects (at least I hope reflects) what they're trying to do with this movie: make a spaghetti western that happens to have aliens in it. So instead of "Cowboys and Indians" it's "Cowboys and Aliens". I also think the title is meant to be funny, it's meant to make people laugh. I hardly think this film is taking itself seriously, even if the characters within it do.

maestrowork · Dec 16, 2010

The title is great. It tells you everything you need to know, and brings you to the theater...

Toothpaste · Dec 16, 2010

Exactly.

Cyia said:
I agree on the look we get of Harrison Ford in the Teaser. The "or I'll take 'im!" order is classic ham acting from the old westerns (though since he did a few of those, maybe it was intentional)
.

I'm pretty sure it's intentional. Like I said with the title, this is meant to be a classic old western with a twist. Which helps make the premise even more awesome.

thothguard51 · Dec 16, 2010

Look at who the director and producers are... not a failure in the group.

They know what they are doing.

Smileycat · Dec 16, 2010

Cyia said:
Nifty gadgets and all!

You're right! :ROFL:

maestrowork · Dec 16, 2010

thothguard51 said:
Look at who the director and producers are... not a failure in the group.

Didn't help Indiana Jones 4....

Zoombie · Dec 16, 2010

maestrowork said:
Didn't help Indiana Jones 4....

Ah yes, but THIS doesn't have George Lucas involved.

...right?

Satori1977 · Dec 17, 2010

Toothpaste said:
I actually think the title is great, it reflects (at least I hope reflects) what they're trying to do with this movie: make a spaghetti western that happens to have aliens in it. So instead of "Cowboys and Indians" it's "Cowboys and Aliens". I also think the title is meant to be funny, it's meant to make people laugh. I hardly think this film is taking itself seriously, even if the characters within it do.

Oh, I am sure it is intentional, and I think the title works. Just had the wrong funny effect on him.

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