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3:10 To Yuma [2007]

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Never let it be said that the Western is dead. Because every time its last rites are read, another filmmaker moves in and produces another fine entry to an enduring genre that'll simply never go away. In this case, the film is 3:10 To Yuma, and the filmmaker is James Mangold, straight off his Oscar-winning Johnny Cash biopic, Walk The Line.

3:10 To Yuma is, however, a far different beast, bringing together two of the most magnetic male leads in modern day cinema. On the one hand, there's Christian Bale as the law-enforcing Sheriff, and he's facing off against Russell Crowe's killer. Unsurprisingly, it's the conflict and sparks between these two that ignite the film, and turn it into a film well worth seeking out.

For what director Mangold realises is that the trick with 3:10 To Yuma (named after the prison train that Bale's character seeks to put Crowe's on) is to give his two stars room to work, and injecting plenty of action and excitement into the mix. The end result, while not a top-notch Western, turns out to be a real cut above most of the current multiplex fodder. Even if Westerns aren't usually your thing, it's well worth giving this one a try. --Jon Foster

The Ending - Spoiler
Review date: 2008-07-03 Rating: 8 out of 10

I think the ending to this film was excellent and believable in the circumstances.

There was a certain level of redemption throughout the film, very much triggered by the strong morals that Dan possessed.
A lack of self esteem and poverty were what most people saw, and Dan was terrified of that... Ben Wade was the only man who saw Dan for what he actually was - True to his own belief, uncontradictory and with an untouchable strength of character. Probably attributes that he sees himself as possessing, albeit from the complete opposite end of the moralistic spectrum.

One thing that no-one has commented on is the fact that Charlie Prince knows Ben Wade better than most. He trusts him as a leader of a gang that is solely about making money (Ben Wade gestures/refers to affluence and the power of money on a few occassions throughout). This does not necessarily mean that he trusts him as a man... and this is evident in the final shoot-out between them. Charlie Prince draws first, or at least is ready for the gun fight before it happens. Their relationship was based on business and business related reliability, not nights in the bar and sh*ts and giggles. Charlie Prince probably heard Ben screaming for Dan's life as he was gunned down, and it's fair to assume that this will have been the first time that he has heard this. The difference between Ben Wade and Charlie is that Ben Wade would have made the association immediately and killed himself in an instant. It took Charlie enough time to supply Ben Wade with a gun before he figured out what was going on.

There may have been points throughout the film where things were a little far-fetched, but the relationships and actions between the four main players (Ben, Dan, Charlie, and Dan's son) remained true and explainable throughout.

Reviews

I expected better
Review date: 2008-06-27 Rating: 2 out of 10

I am a big fan of the more authentic westerns,ie Geronimo,Broken Trail,Open Range etc,I was looking forward to seeing a decent western with two brilliant actors in the lead roles. What a huge disappointment. If you can tolerate gunshots sounding like the blanks they are, a man who is gutshot,has to be transported by stretcher,loses lots of blood,operated on as soon as a veterinary doctor sees him & in the next scene is riding on the escort to take the baddie to justice & along with other `spaghetti western` bits you might get some enjoyment out of it but for me it takes the realms of western mythology a bit to far. If this is the best this director can do I won`t be watching any more of his films. A total waste of Russell Crowes & Christian Bales talents.

leaves no cliche unturned!
Review date: 2008-06-25 Rating: 4 out of 10

You would hope a modern Western would have more believable characters & plot than some of the corny movies from the 50s, 60s etc. Well, in this case you would be disappointed. I imagine getting shot in the stomach is agony & takes months to recover from. But in this movie, all you need is a 'Doc' with some big pliers to extract the bullet & within hours you can be riding a horse, running, fighting etc etc. Of course there is no anaethetic - and the patient is so tough he declines to be held down during the 'operation'. If this kind of macho nonsense is your idea of a good movie, you will enjoy this film. Because it is packed with all sorts of similar incidents.
The so-called 'relationship' between the two lead characters is also rubbish. It is based on them both repeatedly doing the most stupid corny things that are simply impossible to go along with. EG Crowe evading his gang to help Bale get him to the train, after he has spent the whole movie trying to escape. Gunfights in which the heroes are unscathed by hails of bullets. etc etc etc.
A movie that leaves no cliche unturned!
You want to see a Western with interesting character development? Try Butch Cassidy & Sundance Kid - knocks spots off this

Was expecting more................
Review date: 2008-06-22 Rating: 6 out of 10

An ok film - why is there so much hype about these average movies? I felt Russell Crowe was miscast and certainly not his best performance. The best performance in the film for me was the character "Charlie", evil little bastard! But then that was spoilt towards the end of the film when he shouted "listen up" to the townsfolk - he might just as well as shouted "listen up yo dudes"!! I'm sure this sort of langauge could not have been used in the 19th century, could it ?? A better script would have improved things a whole lot. Having said all this the movie is not a turkey, it's good entertainment.

Average
Review date: 2008-06-18 Rating: 6 out of 10

Putting Russel Crow and Christian Bale together was a great idea. Putting them together in this film just about earns it 3 stars.

I am a western fan but to me this wasn't a great western or even a good western. It was OK. To be honest I felt it started off quite promising. Good back story, bad guy, good guy and bad guy with a good heart, present. There is even an insane bad guy who you just know is the sort of heartless prick you're going to hate!

However, despite some good moments, some potential and two of the best actors around today, a good start is totally ruined by a truly awful ending sequence that should leave you rolling your eyes.

Clint Eastwood, why did you have to get old? Please give us another Unforgiven!

Maybe I'm being too harsh? I just feel its not as good as many westerns that have went before it. Indeed, I think it suffers from many modern 'remakes' which try but fail to out strip or better their predecessors

Product Details/Specifications

Actor(s):
Dallas Roberts
Russell Crowe
Christian Bale
Peter Fonda
Gretchen Mol

Director(s):

Recording label: Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Lions Gate Home Entertainment
EAN: 5060052413680
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2008-01-28
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 117 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2007
Language: English (Original Language)

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