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Cowboys & Angels (2005)
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Reviews Counted:21
Fresh:12
Rotten:9
Average Rating:5.8/10
Theatrical Release:Sep 17, 2004 Limited
Synopsis: Shane Butler (Michael Legge) is a handsome but geeky 20 year old who feels that life is passing him by. A talented artist who longs to go to art school, he spends his days stuck in a horrible job... [More]
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Reviews for Cowboys & Angels
Keeps us involved even after the plot takes some badly contrived turns. Strong characters and performances make it almost watchable.
04/29/05
One of the sweetest Irish movies to come along since Waking Ned Devine
04/08/05
It's a sweet but slight film whose undeniable appeal is largely due to the performances of its flat-out adorable leads.
12/17/04
Top CriticIn 2004 there is no excuse for a gay-themed film to be a translucent closet with a cute, revolving door.
12/10/04
A feel-good coming-of-age movie that floats on a boatload of Irish charm.
12/10/04
(an) often charming and more often familiar Irish coming-of-age tale.
12/09/04
A likable if ordinary Irish indie that barely squeaks by on the charms of its leads.
12/03/04
Top CriticEnlivens the classic premise of innocent-in- the-city by moving its archetypal characters in unexpected directions.
11/12/04
Top CriticStack Cowboys against most of the fare American studios offer young adults and it's meatier by far.
11/11/04
Top CriticAll over the map, but since it’s Irish, it still manages to be a little charming.
10/19/04
There are no truly great lessons imparted in Cowboys and Angels, but its charm, sociability and highly watchable performances make it a smooth, friendly cinematic pint.
10/05/04
Manages to be enjoyable despite its contrivances.
09/29/04
Top CriticGleeson has written and directed the picture with deep affection and impressively cinematic skill.
09/25/04
The coming-of-age story about the corruptions of the big city has been done a few thousand times, but at least this one offers a fresh mix of open-minded intelligence and a heartfelt point of view.
09/20/04
Top CriticIf this sounds like one big cliche, that's because it is.
09/20/04
Top CriticLike the fresh-faced leads, the film is an unexpected charmer.
09/17/04
Modest but fresh and appealing.
09/17/04
Top CriticFor all the violence and breaking-up- to-make-up that go on, there's never really a sense of risk or exploration, and the film's pulse never rises above faint.
09/15/04
In general, a film in which the protagonist exalts his friend on a city sidewalk, raising his arms to the sky and proclaiming, 'You've worked your magic on me, and I'll never be the same again!' should not be seen by anyone.
09/14/04
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