Space Cowboys
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: August 4, 2000 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
73
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Generally favorable reviews based on 35 Critic Reviews
Positive:
31
Mixed:
4
Negative:
0
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Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
San Francisco ChronicleBob Graham
Best movie of the summer. Read full review
90
The New York TimesDana Stevens
One of the best entertainments this season has yet offered. Read full review
90
TimeRichard Corliss
It blends tension and emotion, computer wizardry and dramatic skill in a vigorous climax--and the most impressive, haunting final shot of the movie year. Read full review
88
Philadelphia InquirerSteven Rea
An amiable mix of "Grumpy Old Men" comedy and "Apollo 13" can-we-fix-this-jalopy-before-we-die? Drama. Read full review
88
New York PostLou Lumenick
Expertly directed, acted and written crowd-pleaser. Read full review
88
Chicago TribuneMichael Wilmington
Ends up working like a charm. Read full review
80
Village VoiceJ. Hoberman
An entertainingly raffish action-comedy. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesKenneth Turan
This is a mostly genial film that gets as much mileage as it can out of the undeniable charisma of its stars. Read full review
80
Dallas ObserverAndy Klein
Eastwood provides more than an hour of easygoing fun, followed by 45 minutes of action and suspense. Read full review
80
SlateDavid Edelstein
It proves that male action stars can triumph not only over space but, more important, over time. Read full review
80
L.A. WeeklyJohn Patterson
It's a rare pleasure to see these senior citizens given so much screen time, droopy butts and all. Read full review
80
Chicago ReaderJonathan Rosenbaum
The special effects are beautifully handled and the reflections on death attractively peaceful. Read full review
80
VarietyDennis Harvey
Good escapist entertainment, and the effect is ingratiating. Read full review
80
NewsweekDavid Ansen
The movie itself, like these guys, is defiantly old school -- confident, relaxed, professional. Read full review
75
San Francisco ExaminerWesley Morris
From both sides of the camera, Eastwood works the crowd better than he has in years. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
The stuff in outer space is unexpected, the surprise waiting out there is genuine, and meanwhile, there's an abundance of charm and screen presence from the four veteran actors. Read full review
75
USA TodayMike Clark
Preposterous to the extreme. Read full review
75
New York Daily NewsJami Bernard
The joy of Space Cowboys is in spending quality time with some favorite old actors who obviously enjoy working together. Read full review
75
Baltimore SunAnn Hornaday
Arrives as a balm to seared adult psyches that have endured all manner of assaults at the multiplex this season. Read full review
75
Seattle Post-IntelligencerSean Axmaker
I guess there's something grizzled old codgers like Clint can teach those young hotshots after all. Read full review
75
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
The story takes a while to get started, but the acting is lively, the special effects are snazzy. Read full review
74
Mr. ShowbizLarry Terenzi
He's (Eastwood) made a mature film that bests nearly all of the summer's highly touted blockbusters for pure escapism. Read full review
70
Rolling StonePeter Travers
The plot is too implausible to rank with "Unforgiven," but, oh, what a fun ride.
70
Film.comPeter Brunette
The filmmaker has given us two films for the price of one. Unfortunately, the second film, a gripping thriller which occupies the last 45 minutes of Space Cowboys, is much better and more involving than the first film. Read full review
67
Austin ChronicleMarjorie Baumgarten
A lighthearted action adventure starring four of the most likable guys on the planet. Read full review
67
Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum
Poorly engineered: lurchingly paced, the dramatic conflicts duct taped together. Read full review
67
Portland OregonianKim Morgan
An affable, entertaining and poignant experience of the sort not normally afforded by space movies. Read full review
65
TNT RoughCutJ. Rentilly
An enormously satisfying corndog of a movie. Read full review
63
Charlotte ObserverLawrence Toppman
The part that caters to older fans is funny and satisfying, if unbelievable. The part that plays to action-movie devotees is muddled, unsatisfying and unbelievable. Luckily, the first part is about two-thirds of the movie. Read full review
63
Miami HeraldRene Rodriguez
Enjoyably preposterous, old-guys-are-cool-too plot. Read full review
63
Boston GlobeJay Carr
Space Cowboys does achieve liftoff. Read full review
60
Film.comSean Means
I really wish a younger man than Clint Eastwood had directed it. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
If only this amiable shaggy dog story...didn't degenerate into an implausible, second-rate thriller after takeoff. Read full review
50
SalonAndrew O'Hehir
Although his (Eastwood's) intentions are good, he simply isn't capable of the wry, wistful blend of humor and sadness this story desperately needs. Read full review
50
Washington PostRita Kempley
An implausible action adventure with the most geriatric payload since a community of retirees lifted off in "Cocoon." Read full review
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