3:10 to Yuma [Blu-ray]

This western turns into Midnight Run towards the end. A one legged rancher is suddenly leaping rooftops like Spiderman and a notorious killer turns into a sympathetic buddy. It's absurd and insults the audience at times. In one scene the one legged rancher can barely hobble around, 1 hour later he is running the 40 yard dash in 4.5 seconds and jumping higher than Lebron James.

It won't matter for most viewers. Despite the nonsensical portrayal of the action, Crowe and Bale carry the film. Just as Crowe can carry most mediocre action films, he works hard to bring his character depth even tho the script forces it on us.

Bale also provides a realistic sense of a man trapped between a rock and a hard place. While its painful to watch the 1 legged rancher turn into a cybernetic super hero in the final chase scene, he manages to pull it off.

While I felt insulted by the film maker's lack of concern for realism on any level, there is a good reason Crowe and Bale are on the cover of the DVD. Excellent actors carrying mediocre scripts and production, as usual in hollywood these days.

stunning graphics and sound
excellent storyline
a masterpiece
must have movie, also for people that normaly not into westerns

3:10 to Yuma is similar to The Red Badge of Courage (Wordsworth Classics), where a man has something to prove - to his family, friends, and peers. Dan Evans (Christian Bale) is a former sharpshooter in the Union Army who was injured during war, and has since moved on to the town of Bisby, an arid, poor, primitive land of ranchers and farmers. It turns out, however, that Evans was wounded in the leg during a retreat, and he desperately wishes to prove himself to his adoring family.

Meanwhile, Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) leads a gang of outlaws who rob stagecoaches. The most memorable of Wade's men is Charlie Prince, a vile, psychopathic character with an itchy trigger finger and absolutely no remorse. Wade - a slick-talking con-man who attacks foes through gunplay and/or psychology - and the gang particularly love to attack shipments protected by the Al Pinkerton protection agency; they've hit a string of 21 straight worth over 400K in losses.

During one peculiar scenario, Wade decides to stick around a town, post-robbery, while unprotected. In a matter of no time he's captured by the authorities, one of which is Byron McElroy, a bounty hunter left alive from the most recent crime. They plan on moving Wade from Bisby to Contention where they will put Wade on a 3:10 train to Yuma. There is a dilemma, however, because there aren't enough men to escort Wade to Contention without the probability of losing him in an attack courtesy of Wade's gang. It is with Dan Evans' desire to prove himself to his children, and the promise of $200 for his services, that he decides to join the dangerous mission of bringing Wade to justice.

What follows is great drama, action, and even a bit of comedy. One of the better gun-scenes that I can remember serves as a worthwhile culmination of the film.

Eventually, Evans teaches his sons that when faced with situations that are sure to spell your doom, and when all others lack the courage and/or conviction to do what's right, that a man's actions, morals, and ethics are all that counts.

I highly recommend this film.

Two of my favorite actors in a not-so-favorite genre and I loved it. Now I just need to see the original.

For those who dont understand the ending, maybe watch the film again, because to get this film you HAVE to pay attention to every word and to the Wade character.
[For those who havent seen the film, dont worry I'm not going to discuss the ending here]

I've seen the movie 4-5 times and I discovered something new each time I watched it. Especially about Ben Wade. This movie is a real treat, you get something new from it each time.

Rancher Dan Evans, a good man, but bad thing after bad thing is happening to him when we meet him. Even Mother Nature isnt cooperating.

I dont want to spoil too much about outlaw Ben Wade, but complex is a good word for him. And hide your wife.

The real villain of the movie is Charlie Prince. He is number 2 guy in Bens gang. A murdering machine,probably insane.

Let the games begin.. due to an event, Dan and Wade are put together and hit the trail along with a few others. Dan has to do this certain thing and he & his family will be rewarded. But this is no ordinary or easy trip. The 2 men are on a journey, there are surprises, revelations..they learn about each other.
And I really cant say more. But at this point of the film you have to pay close attention.

I wouldnt call this movie a western, its a drama. There are too many gray hats here to be your usual good guy[s] vs. bad guy[s] western.. and actually, THATS probably what makes this movie so very good,its fresh.

This movie is psychological, it plays with your mind.

And the action in this film is the psychological battle the two main characters are in.

Great job by director Mangold for there are no boring moments.

The acting is great, down to the actor who plays Dans son. I found R.Crowe mesmerizing. I think this is one of his best performances. And all you have to do is look at Christian Bale as Dan to see his character is suffering.

When the credits roll, youre thinking and thinking about it all.

Dont forget, pay close attention while watching the movie.