Monday, March 3, 2008

3:10 to Yuma

Written by:
Halsted Welles
Michael Brandt

Directed by:
James Mangold

Made in:
USA in 2007

Actors:
Russell Crowe ... Ben Wade
Christian Bale ... Dan Evans
Logan Lerman ... William Evans
Dallas Roberts ... Grayson Butterfield
Ben Foster ... Charlie Prince
Peter Fonda ... Byron McElroy
Vinessa Shaw ... Emmy Nelson
Alan Tudyk ... Doc Potter
Luce Rains ... Marshal WeathersGretchen Mol ... Alice EvansLennie Loftin ... Glen Hollander
Rio Alexander ... Campos
Johnny Whitworth ... Tommy Darden
Shawn Howell ... Jackson (as Shawn D. Howell)
Pat Ricotti ... Jorgensen

Plot:
Rancher Dan Evans heads into Bisbee to clear up issues concerning the sake of his land when he witnesses the closing events of a stagecoach robbery led by famed outlaw Ben Wade. Shortly thereafter, Wade is captured by the law in Bisbee and Evans finds himself one of the escorts who will take Wade to the 3:10 to Yuma train in Contention for the reward of $200. Evans's effort to take Wade to the station is in part an effort to save his land but also part of an inner battle to determine whether he can be more than just a naive rancher in the eyes of his impetuous and gunslinging son William Evans. The transport to Contention is hazardous and filled with ambushes by Indians, pursuits by Wade's vengeful gang and Wade's own conniving and surreptitious demeanor that makes the ride all the more intense. IMDB

Review:
Talk about fantastic!

Entertaining from beginning to end.

Christian Bale, his perfect, handsome, charming self. And even Russell Crowe is fantastic!

Some of the best villian performances ever.
A must-see!

It is sad and refreshing at the same time.
The movie deals with revenge, pride, and loyalty.

Make sure you see it.

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