Review: 3:10 to Yuma
As previously stated, Christian Bale is one of my favorite actors of all time, so it was one of the main reasons I wanted to see this movie. Plus I was interested because you don’t see many western movies out nowadays do you?
3:10 to Yuma is a remake of the 1957 film of the same title based on a story by Elmore Leonard. Dan Evans (Christian Bale) is a struggling rancher who is unable to make payments on his land and barely able to support his wife and two sons. When the infamous outlaw Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) is captured nearby, Dan offers to join the group to escort him to the train station to catch the 3:10 to Yuma Prison, in exchange for $200. The group faces a difficult task, to get Wade to the station on time before his gang catches up to them, and also keep a close eye on the conniving outlaw. Dan is doing this as much for the money and he is to prove to himself and his family that he’s more than just a failing rancher.
This was such a great movie. It reminded me of the old time classic westerns. It was very well made and not cheesy at all, like most other attempts at western films recently. Some people are saying that this movie may be paving the way for more western movies in the future. I would agree with that…as long as upcoming westerns can meet the high expectations set by this movie.
Both Christian Bale and Russell Crowe did an amazing job in this movie. Bale continues to amazing me with one great performance after another. And apparently there isn’t an accent he can’t perfect or a genre he isn’t able to conquer. He has played so many different characters and been believable in every one.
I would definitely recommend this movie. Even if you’re not a fan of westerns, it’s worth watching it just to see the great performances and the classic story.
My Rating:
Really Liked it
3:10 to Yuma, movie review, Christian Bale, Russell Crowe, western
January 30th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
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