3:10 to Yuma (2007)

User Rating:

7.9/10   

Director:

James Mangold

Writers (WGA):

Halsted Welles (screenplay) and
Michael Brandt (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

7 September 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Crime | Drama | Western

Tagline:

Time waits for one man

Plot:

A small-time rancher agrees to hold a captured outlaw who's awaiting a train to go to court in Yuma. A battle of wills ensues as the outlaw tries to psych out the rancher.

Plot Keywords:

Rancher | Outlaw | Train | Stagecoach | Stagecoach Robbery

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 15 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Wed. July 8	11:30 PM	TMC
Sun. July 12	9:35 PM	TMC

Cast

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	...	Emma Nelson
Alan Tudyk	...	Doc Potter
Luce Rains	...	Marshal Weathers
Gretchen Mol	...	Alice Evans
Lennie Loftin	...	Glen Hollander
Rio Alexander	...	Campos
Johnny Whitworth	...	Darden
Shawn Howell	...	Jackson (as Shawn D. Howell)
Pat Ricotti	...	Jorgensen

Also Known As:

Three Ten to Yuma (USA) (alternative spelling)

MPAA:

Rated R for violence and some language.

Runtime:

122 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS

Certification:

Ireland:15A | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #43654) | Singapore:PG | Taiwan:R-12 | Australia:MA | Finland:K-15 | Norway:15 | Germany:16 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Sweden:15 | South Korea:15 | Brazil:14 | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Portugal:M/12 (Qualidade) | Argentina:16 | New Zealand:R13 | Netherlands:12 | South Africa:13V | Peru:14

Filming Locations:

Bonanza Creek Ranch - 15 Bonanza Creek Lane, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

Company:

Lionsgate

Trivia:

At one point, Tom Cruise and Eric Bana were pursuing the starring roles in this film. But when Columbia Pictures put this film in turnaround, the actors left to pursue other projects.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Wade sketches Evans in hotel room, his handcuffs seems to be off.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Alice Evans: [upon hearing Dan cock his rifle] Dan... Maybe it's the wind.

Movie Connections:

Remake of 3:10 to Yuma (1957)

Don't Miss This Movie

It's one of the best westerns and best all-around movies I've seen in a long time. That's largely due to the outstanding performances by the cast, ably led by the alpha male, bad guy, Russell Crowe. His protagonist is Christian Bale who turns in a nuanced performance as the down-on-his luck rancher. The scenes between these two men are riveting and a display of acting at its best. The supporting cast are all wonderful and in particular, Ben Foster, Fonda and Logan Lerman as Bale's oldest son.

The action is virtually non-stop which makes for a compelling, exciting story. But what really drew me in were the stellar performances, particularly that of Crowe. He is the bad guy you actually might end up rooting for. He goes from charming to deadly and back again all in the blink of an eye. He carries the film on his very able shoulders, but Bale gives him a good run for his money in the acting department.

This is one movie that any lover of westerns or anyone simply longing for a good movie with good acting will not want to miss. The two hours will go by in the blink of an eye and you'll be wishing there was more.