3:10 to Yuma (2007)

Posted : 1 year, 4 months ago at Jul 6 22:55

"I'm gonna be a day behind you, William. Unless something happens, and if it does, I need a man at the ranch to run things, protect our family, and I know that you can do that because you've become a fine man, William. You've become a fine man. You got all the best parts of me. What few there are. And you just remember that your old man walked Ben Wade to that station when nobody else would." In this current generation of cinema, hardly any people remember Delmer Daves' classic 1957 western film 3:10 to Yuma that was based on a short story by Elmore Leonard. This is an extraordinarily rare occurrence when a remake actually outshines and surpasses the original in every aspect. In a sense, James Mangold's 3:10 to Yuma symbolises a glimmer of optimism for the future of cinematic remakes. F...Read more

Posted : 1 year, 4 months ago at Jun 16 3:42

"...And you just remember that your old man walked Ben Wade to that station when nobody else would." 3:10 to Yuma is an extremely gratifying and poignant film that has exceeded all expectations and values that I would have ever wanted. At first glance 3:10 to Yuma doesn't look quite as rewarding as it turned out to be, but I am more than happy that I have seen it. The story itself is clever and affecting beyond any other western movie that I have seen before. I'm not much of a fan of western movies, but with this amazing line up of actors a promising look, I decided that I would have to find out what this film is really like. Although the story seems simple, even so it can easily be called unique and memorable nonetheless. It tells an exceptional story of apprehension and desperation...Read more

Rating : 9/10

Posted : 1 year, 7 months ago at Mar 25 23:33

To anyone who loves westerns but feel like the genre has died, you owe it to yourself to go buy this movie. It is quite easily the best Western since 'The Unforgiven', and I consider it up there with 'Good Bad & Ugly' and 'Once Upon a Time in West' masterpieces. First off, Christian Bale - quite easily one of my fave actors lately - pulls off another intense performance. Is there anything this guy can't pull off? He riveted me in 'The Machinist', he mesmerized me in 'Prestige', he blew me away in 'Batman Begins', and now comes out smokin' in '3:10 to Yuma'. (like the metaphors? lol) And after a few duds, Russell Crowe is back in top form as the bad-ass gunslinger in this western, revolving around getting him to the 3:10 train to Yuma, while his entire posse is determined to free h...Read more

Rating : 10/10

Posted : 1 year, 9 months ago at Jan 18 2:08

An important note I feel should be made is that I don’t really care for westerns. Out of all the genres, I’ve always found westerns to seem the most Hollywood, and its never seemed to be done the way it should be. Granted, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (and the rest of the trilogy) is an exception, and I haven’t seen the original 3:10 to Yuma, the 2007 remake is easily one of the best westerns I’ve cautiously, but appreciatively watched. What is strange, and rather unfortunate considering this is a review of the film, is that I really don’t have a lot to say, especially given my nature of writing reviews pages in length. This isn’t a bad thing, however. The biggest aspect the movie has going for it is the overall look of the characters, and that’s something that I donâ...Read more

Rating : 9/10

Posted : 1 year, 10 months ago at Dec 19 20:21

This movie shot right into my Top 10 List. A completely charismatic performance by Russell Crowe and an engaging performance by Christian Bale. Enormous chemistry between both actors and just a very well made film overall. Basically, I freaking love this movie!

Rating : 10/10