Just what I expected

Best movie ever!

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

3:10 to Yuma is a very good western film. It is high on themes and high on chase sequences and shootouts. The story concerns a small-time rancher who agrees to escort a captured outlaw to court in Yuma. Both the principal actors Christian Bale and Russell Crowe play off each other really well and in the end they have mutual respect for one another. Ben Foster, Peter Fonda and Gretchen Mol are good support. James Mangold has a unique style- all his films the character development trumps action and 3:10 to Yuma has just that. Of course the action- especially the last 30 minutes is amazing.

A very well done remake of a fine film. Russell Crowe is fantastic, as is Ben Foster. I think Ben is a very under-rated actor. Mr. Crowe delivers a great performance, skipping back and forth between the charming gentleman and the heartless gunfighter. Christian Bale is ok, but I found his constant intensity distracting. The scenery is great, as is the cinematography, soundtrack and direction. Kudos to Mr. Mangold.

I'll start by saying there was some good action scenes. The directing could have been better. The plot was decent. I did like Christian Bale and Russel Crowe's characters. Bale's character is a misunderstood father who is struggling to support his family. Russel's character is cold, dangerous, and charming.Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) had plenty of opportunities to escape throughout the movie. At the end of the movie, he even had a few more chances to escape. His gang certainly could have freed him. Instead, they stood there and watched - I mean Dan (Christian Bale) had his back toward his gang. Wasted shot.In my opinion, after Ben shot all of the members of his gang when they shot Dan to death, he developed a change of heart. He liked Dan.

A remake of the 1957 classic heist western with a modern visualisation that allows a new generation to enjoy the thrills. Y'all know westerns are one of my least favourite genres, and unfortunately this film includes typical traits that add to my dislike. An outlaw who goes by the name of Ben Wade is captured, to which the father of a ranch family bravely steps in to escort the prisoner to Contention (for some gold ofcourse) so that he can be brought to trial. Hot on their tail though is Wade's gang, who's loyalty result in them doing anything to get him back. As with most modern westerns (and classics for that matter) the production design is top notch. Small rural towns, desolate wastelands and ominous canyon passes. Everything looked great and director James Mangold ensured the natural environment took ownership. However, it's the screenplay that really stood out. The dialogue actually created the characters. Sure, both Christian Bale and Russell Crowe were electric, heck even Ben Foster's sinister antagonising characteristics were well portrayed. But the dialogue created them. The script allowed Ben Wade to be an ominous enigma. The script enabled Dan Evans to be a courageous veteran who would do anything for his family. The dialogue between these two lead characters manifested a rivalry that gradually transforms into mutual respect. In fact, it was the only critical element that the film had going for it during its first two acts. They. Were. So. Slow! Maybe the genre isn't for me, but I just can't get onboard with a glacial paced narrative. Fortunately it's third act was tight, the shootout was utterly gripping. The gritty tension that was built up just completely unleashed itself, and it was oh so satisfying. It saved the film for me, and it goes to show that the conclusion to a story is the most important factor. One of the better modern westerns I've seen, but that's not saying much from me.