![]() The weird thing is that neither one is true. With a rather goofy premise but a stellar cast, Cowboys & Aliens looked like it would be either really, really amazing or it would completely and utterly suck. "Cowboys & Aliens" looked like it could be one of Summer 2011's more original cinematic releases, a hilarious weaving together of the cowboy genre, alien flicks and the action/thriller. While he's not always been successful ( Zathura: A Space Adventure), even at his worst he's managed to create a film that was at least unique enough that it demanded viewing. Seriously, before Elf did anyone actually believe that Will Ferrell could act? While you may not consider Elf to be a contemporary holiday classic (I do!), it's hard not to admire Favreau's wondrous ability to weave together the best of Rankin & Bass, the goofy charm of Will Ferrell, Christmas classics from past and present and such an abundance of heart and humor so successfully. Director Jon Favreau has long ago proven to have a rather innate ability to tape into a multitude of genres, occasionally twisting them and tying them together with results both miraculous and ridiculous.
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