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3.5/4
3:10 to Yuma (2007) review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 09/17/2012
Dan Evans (Christian Bale) together with his two sons witnesses Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) and his gang steal. Ben eventually gets captured and will be brought to the train while Evans assists for $200. Dan wants to redeem himself for his family while Ben has another side from the killer reputation. Awesome western with great screenplay and authentic gun action. Best lines: Ben - "It's man's nature to take what he wants. That's how we're born." "Don't muddy the past in the present, Dan." Dan - "Someday when you walk in my shoes you might understand." A character driven picture about doing the right thing. Only knack this reviewer noticed is the length and minute dull moments. Performances from Bale and Crowe were superb. Special features were decent with cast/director interviews, …
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3/4
"3:10 To Yuma" by Yojimbo
Yojimbo - wrote on 04/05/2012
3:10 To Yuma is a remake of the 1957 Glenn Ford western in which an honest rancher injured in the civil war takes on the job of escorting a notorious outlaw to the prison train in order to save his family's ranch from the railroad. This film really does retain the spirit of the original as it has a real old-fashioned feel to it. The direction is glossy rather than gritty and the story of two contrasting personalities learning mutual respect under adverse circumstances is hardly a new one. But Bale and Crowe put in a couple of great performances, bolstering the rather workmanlike themes; Bale's down at heel working man trying to find some self respect and Crowe's educated and charming but ruthless outlaw spark off some really good chemistry, particularly during the great showdown finale. …
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2/4
A train that runs out of steam
Bribaba - wrote on 05/03/2011
On a purely entertainment level this worked fine, but otherwise it lacked depth. The action was ramped up presumably to counter attention deficit syndrome, but for non sufferers like myself this was a distraction. The cinematography was remarkably bland - just point the camera at the actors, nothing too fancy like visual metaphors, or making use of the landscape. It was somewhat strange to cast two non Americans in the central roles in what is a quintessential American genre. Crowe was a but too smooth for me, though Bale did a good job as long you don't remember Van Heflin. The highlight in this respect was Ben Foster as the 'princess'. Having said all this if there are going to be remakes, then this is probably the best you can hope for.
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3.5/4
A Wild Western
Freddie - wrote on 12/27/2009
Christian Bale and Russell Crowe do an excellent job in this modern western. The pairing of the these two powerful actors creates an on-screen energy that is forced to be reckoned with. Bale fully submits himself into the role of a struggling, one-legged rancher who will not let his vulnerability get in the way of his pride and determination to be a good role model for his sons and a good husband. Crowe shines as a witty and cunning western badass who doesn't think twice about robbing and killing, despite the little light that shines within him that he desperately wants to extinguish.
The movie is about a rancher named Dan Evans (Bale) who offers to transport outlaw Ben Wade (Crowe) to prison for a small fee so that he can repay the debts he owes on his ranch. However, this becomes a …
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3.5/4
Almost as good as Tombstone and Unforgiven..
mdtinney - wrote on 10/17/2009
Christian Bales and Russell Crowe are perfectly cast as the protagonists in this Western, as their respective characters seek redemption for their lifetime of failure and evil, respectively. Christian Bale's performance is especially riveting, as you come to know the character portrayed in the very depth of his soul. He finds redemption in his relationship with the villain Wade(Russell Crowe)and in his heroic behavior within the story. So, too, does the villain Wade, who finds his own redemption in his relationship with Dan (Christian Bale) and his final decision to give closure to the elder son. There is sufficient humanity and, indeed, humor in the portrayals by these characters, who are ably supported by the rest of the cast. This is a Western that can be enjoyed by serious film-goers …
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4/4
Crowe and Bale shine in 3:10 to Yuma
Movies - wrote on 06/06/2008
A small-time rancher agrees to hold a captured outlaw who's awaiting a train to go to court in Yuma. A battle of wills ensues as the outlaw tries to psych out the rancher.
Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Ben Foster, Peter Fonda, Gretchen Mol, and Alan Tudyk are in this film. Russel Crowe is really magnificent in this one, Oscar worthy perhaps. He plays badass vigilante Ben Wade. Bale & Fonda also put on excellent performances, however, Crowe is the one who really shines in this. Ben Foster surprisingly did extrememly well playing Ben Wade's right hand man Charlie Prince
The dialogue between Crowe and Bale was the real greatness behind 3:10, especially when locked in the hotel room. The action is done well, leaving the best for last of course. The transfering of Wade from one place …
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3/4
A Story of the Heart More Than Any Other
Franz Patrick - wrote on 02/29/2008
I dislike westerns but this is one of those movies that stood out to me because amidst all the gunshots and explosions, therein lies a heart. I expected Russell Crowe and Christian Bale to be incendiary and they were. Even though Russell Crowe played a villain, he made me root for his character because I desperately wanted to believe that there was light inside that darkness. I think Crowe was successful when it comes to luring people in because he played the character with such suave and charisma. Christian Bale can do no wrong. Ever since I saw "The Machinist," he's never let me down. Here, he played a wounded man that wants to better his family's life. There was one stand-out scene that he had with his character's wife that was really absorbing because of the intensity in his eyes and …
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3/4
Could have occured in any time period
Alex - wrote on 02/15/2008
The western genre is one of my favorite genres. But, it is unfortunate that they don't make them like they used to. This one is no exception (though it is still a good movie). What made westerns great was the ruggard terain, the true struggle to survive and the scenery/atmosphere. Almost every western made in the last 30 years fails on most of these counts. 3:10 is no exception.
The story is great. The acting is on par, but nothing really makes it a western. It could have taken place in the 70's 80's or even made it into a sci fi on another planet. None of the costumes or characters looked too rugged or dirty. None of the characters were desperate enough. The scenery was also not all that great (though there were some good shots). I think that if you were to combine the …
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3.5/4
Review - 3:10 to Yuma (2007)
Delorted - wrote on 10/20/2007
It's the Wild West, and Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) is one of the most wanted criminals in the area. When a poor rancher, Dan Evans (Christian Bale), finally catches the varmint, he agrees to bring him along to the 3:10 train to Yuma, along with his son William (Logan Lerman) and Grayson Butterfield (Dallas Roberts). But the road won’t be easy, because Wade’s men are out to free him in the wild movie “3:10 to Yuma.”
The way this story is told in the fashion of the westerns of the John Wayne era, which is a nice breath of fresh air these days. It’s great to see a film that tells it like it is and doesn’t have some underlying message to push on its audience. It’s just a fun movie that you can watch and not have to think about too much, but in a good way. There are a few minor …
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3.5/4
One of the best of the year!
patjohnson76 - wrote on 09/26/2007
Believe the hype. This film just may revive the Western genre.
Having been dormant since 1992's Unforgiven, finally a Western appears that gets everything right. Everything in this film is done almost to perfection. Perfect casting, writing, directing, and cinematography. One of the complaints I've had of recent Westerns is the romanticizing of the old west - making it appear appealing. In reality, living during this time was not a luxury, and this film hits that on the head.
Crowe and Bale are perfectly cast and act well opposite one another. The plot is simple, Bale joins a posse escorting the criminal Crowe to a 3:10 train to Yuma Prison. Along the way they battle the realities of the time and Crowe's gang, determined to get their leader back. A strong supporting cast …