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Cowboys win seriously!
Durward 2022-03-19 09:01:03
Although the online reviews for this film are not good, I personally feel that it is still good. From the story point of view, the overall connection is smooth, and there is no difficult part to explain (although it is still an old routine, every time the protagonist and his gang face a mortal crisis, a miracle will definitely happen...). Needless to say, actor plastic surgery, Ford and Craig plus Wilde, cast is enough to earn one vote. But when it comes to the shortcomings, the first half of the plot is more serious, and some content that I think is not important appears, which slows down the pace of the plot development. So, 2 hours and 15 minutes is a bit too long for a movie that isn't too complicated. As for the special effects, it gave me the feeling of the previous "District 9" (maybe it's just the alien part that feels strong...). In fact, when it comes to whether it's absurd, I don't think this combination of aliens and cowboys is absurd at all: just imagine that aliens have appeared in the human world N times, why can't they appear in the past human era? So, since it is a fantasy and science fiction movie, imagination should still be allowed. Finally, with the serious expressions of each character, it really gave me a strong sense of impact of Western Cowboys vs Aliens.
Extended Reading
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Ella: If it's all the same, I'd like to ride along, too.
Meacham: Yes, ma'am. Got a kid and a dog, why not a woman?
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Doc: I don't know much about boats, but I'd say that one's upside down.