Clint Eastwood has directed and/or starred in so many entertaining movies that I have to give him a free pass on this dud. "Space Cowboys" is a well-meaning flick, but fails for a few simple reasons. 1) The script is pretty weak, with many scenes rambling on for too long. Clint even stumbles on his dialogue in one part. 2) 3/4 of the movie is spent on the ground. By the time the geezers get up into outer space, there isn't much time left for action. 3) The end of the film lacks true emotional weight, feels pressed for time, and is totally predictable. The final shot of the film, with Frank Sinatra's "Fly Me to the Moon" being played on the soundtrack, is completely bizarre and emotionally awkward, and gives you an idea of how nobody seemed to be in the director's chair for this one.
"Armageddon," by comparison isn't a perfect film, but at least Michael Bay gave us a full dose of action and Bruce Willis' sacrifice had some real emotional attachment to it.
"Armageddon," by comparison isn't a perfect film, but at least Michael Bay gave us a full dose of action and Bruce Willis' sacrifice had some real emotional attachment to it.