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The studio agreed. They hired a serious writer: Roberto Orci, known for the grounded sci-fi of Star Trek (2009) and the intense action of Transformers . Then, they hired an even more serious director: Jon Favreau.

The rights were snapped up by DreamWorks and Imagine Entertainment, but the secret weapon was Steven Spielberg. As an executive producer, Spielberg—who had explored extraterrestrials in Close Encounters and historical violence in Lincoln —saw the potential for a serious genre film. He didn't want a parody. He wanted Unforgiven with ray guns. Cowboys and Aliens

Silent, reptilian aliens descend in ships that look like metallic dragonflies. They use lassos of light to snatch humans off the street—not to kill them, but to harvest them for gold (which fuels their ships) and to use their bodies for gruesome medical experiments. The studio agreed

In 1873, New Mexico, Jake Lonergan wakes up in the desert with a gaping wound in his side and a strange, high-tech cuff on his wrist. He wanders into the town of Absolution, where he is recognized as a wanted murderer. Before Sheriff Taggart (Keith Carradine) can hang him, the sky rips open. The rights were snapped up by DreamWorks and

: Shot on 35mm film, the movie is praised for its incredible cinematography and lack of the 3D gimmicks common to blockbusters of its era. Critical Reception

Moreover, "Cowboys & Aliens" has paved the way for other genre-bending films and television shows. The success of the movie has shown that audiences are open to unconventional storytelling and that studios are willing to take risks on unique projects.