Cowboys & Aliens

This movie was an all around good time.  The feel of it was silly, not to be taken too seriously when going into the theater but it's a classic show of Jon Favreau's ability to make an entertaining and satisfying action flick. 
The plot is solid enough, though it has it's flimsy spots here and there.  I think that the main pillars that this movie has to support it is the acting and action.  The action was loud and well coordinated, you could keep track of who was where without having to take notes or split your skull in half from all the crazy camera movement.
The cast was strong.  From the cool and smooth Daniel Craig, to the rough and entertaining Harrison Ford.  The main actress in this film (Olivia Wilde) is solid.  She isn't so involved that it becomes over-bearing and she isn't so scarce that her presence becomes an annoyance.  She has a good purpose in the film and I liked how they brought her full circle.
All in all I would give this movie a strong 8/10.  I recommend you see it in theaters so that the explosions are to their full volume.

How Hard Did Thor Hit?

This action flick was exceptional.  Of course, that's just my view talking.  Many people thought this film lacked body because it didn't follow the action pattern.  This pattern is where an action film traditionally starts with a small conflict, has a middle larger battle, and then the final grand battle.  Thor's beginning fight was the largest.  Though to me, it had to be.  He had all his godly powers in the start of the film so naturally the first fight would be huge. If you have seen Thor you would understand how it would be difficult to top that beginning battle.  But if you look beyond this break of tradition it isn't a bad film.  The man who plays Thor (Chris Hemsworth) does a solid job and is entertaining to say the least.  I had doubts when I heard they were making this movie because it's never easy to put a godly figure on screen and have it be believable.  Truthfully, I was somewhat dissapointed in Anthony Hopkin's performance as Thor's father Odin.  But it can't be easy to play an absolute divine monarch, so I will cut him some slack.  If you asked me if this movie was worth seeing, I would simply answer "yes".  So if you haven't experienced Thor in all his thunder god powers, I suggest you give it a shot.