The best film in the West (3:10 To Yuma (DVD))

Member Name: paul88

Product:	3:10 To Yuma (DVD)
Date:	12/08/09 (5 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Some brilliant performances by the cast

Disadvantages: The film feels to short and leaves you wanting more

Daniel Evans (Christian Bale) is a rancher who lost part of his leg in the Civil War. He owes a large amount of money and is being threatened with the loss of his ranch. Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) is a cold blooded outlaw who is captured after the heist of a stagecoach. Ben must be escorted to Contention in order to catch the 3:10 train to Yuma. Daniel volunteers to help with the escort and in return he will be paid enough to pay of his debts and keep his ranch. On the way Ben and Dan become close friends and both go through life changing transitions. They must also avoid Ben's gang of criminals led by Charlie Prince (Ben Foster) who are intent on freeing their leader and killing those who are escorting him.

3:10 To Yuma is a brilliant film and really deserved some Oscar nominations. Russell Crowe was at his best in this film and this had an effect of Christian Bale who also put in a brilliant performance. Russell Crowe really made you feel sorry for his character Ben towards the end of the film which is something only great actors can do especially when they are playing a ruthless killer. Ben Foster put in one of the best supporting acting roles of the year playing his character.

3:10 To Yuma has enough action to keep you entertained and you won't notice that the film is nearly 2 hours long at the end as it really leaves you wanting more. In a time when Hollywood is churning out remakes it was also refreshing to see a remake that is better than an already good original.

Summary: One of the best westerns of all time