3:10 to Yuma (1957)

Posted : 1 year, 4 months ago at Jul 6 22:38

"Well, the street seems to be clear and everybody's going inside. I guess they figure a storm is blowin' up, huh Dan?" 3:10 to Yuma maintains the tradition of brilliant 1950s westerns. People such as Gary Cooper and John Wayne materialised as the luminaries of the genre. Cooper is still affectionately remembered for his striking performance in High Noon, whereas John Wayne is chiefly remembered for such films as The Searchers and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. In amidst all this Hollywood enthusiasm with the genre, Delmer Daves came into the spotlight with this riveting western: a deep, challenging character examination revealing strength of character, deception, allegiances and treachery. The film presents itself as a sombre scrutinisation of the temperament of intrepidness in a sim...Read more

Posted : 1 year, 10 months ago at Jan 21 12:58

Despite its leader, Ben Wade (Ford)'s capture, his gang continues to threaten the town.
Dan Evans (Van Heflin), a rancher, is persuaded to take Wade in secret to the nearest town with a railway station to await the train to the court at Yuma.
But once both of them are in the hotel waiting, it is obvious that the secret is out. A battle of wills starts.

Great action. Beautiful cinematography. What a casting ! Loved them all as actors and characters - speaking of them, they have a great loyalty to their leader, which is just amazingly well-shown.

It was relaxing and refreshing to see a black and white picture that was fun to watch, and whose story was well developed.

Well worth watching.


Rating : 8/10