Review of 3:10 to Yuma (1957) by Southpaw R — 10 Feb 2018
I've never seen the first film, but before watching this version I decided to read Elmore Leonard's short story by which this movie is based on. In the short story, Russell Crowe's character is taken to Contention in the opening lines. We find out he is awaiting the 3:10 to Yuma to take him to prison.
In the movie, Russell Crowe couldn't have done a better job as Jim Kidd in the story and Ben Wade in the film. Also, Christian Bale is outstanding as Paul Scallen in the book and Dan Evans in the movie.
Overall, this movie was outstanding and certainly has become one of my all-time favorite Westerns. It is filled with plenty of action and fully developed characters that blend together to form a suspenseful plot.
This review of 3:10 to Yuma (1957) was written by Southpaw R on 10 Feb 2018.
3:10 to Yuma has generally received very positive reviews.
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