Bringing the same cold intensity he used for James Bond, Craig’s Lonergan is a man of few words and explosive action.

Based on the 2006 graphic novel by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, the premise of Cowboys & Aliens is exactly what it says on the tin. Set in 1873 Arizona, the story kicks off in classic Western fashion. A lone, amnesiac gunslinger named Jake Lonergan (Daniel Craig) wakes up in the desert with a mysterious, futuristic metal shackle bound to his wrist.

Ford delivers a gruff, nuanced performance as Dolarhyde, reminding audiences why he is the king of the adventure genre. His transition from an antagonist to a leader of the resistance is the film's emotional core. Technical Prowess: 720p and Beyond

An amnesiac outlaw with a mysterious shackle on his wrist leads a posse to rescue townspeople abducted by extraterrestrials.

: The action sequences are well-choreographed, particularly the climax which features a rare visual of horseback riders engaging in combat with advanced aerial technology.