Directed by Delmer Daves, 3:10 to Yuma (1957) is still regarded as one of the great Classic Westerns. Focusing on a desperate rancher, in need of money, who must transport a captured outlaw to an awaiting train at great risk, the story is simple and power-packed. The cast is great, including Glenn Ford, Van Heflin and Felicia Farr. Frankie Laine sang the memorable title song. Hugely influential, a remake of 3:10 to Yuma was filmed and released in 2007.
Directed by James Mangold, and based on the story by Elmore Leonard, 3:10 to Yuma (2007) is a remake of the 1957 Classic of the same title. The story focuses on a desperate rancher who agrees to transport a captured outlaw to a train bound for Yuma prison... and the dangers he faces as a result. This modern twist pays homage to the original film by keeping much of the dialogue intact. It does, however, breath new life into the story as well... with gritty action and character developments. 3:10 to Yuma is tense from beginning to end, and worth the time. The cast is great, including Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Peter Fonda, Ben Foster, Luke Wilson and Gretchen Mol.
3:10 to Yuma. 2007: Russell Crowe and Christian Bale
3:10 to Yuma. 2007: Russell Crowe and Christian Bale
3:10 to Yuma. 2007: Russell Crowe and Christian Bale
3:10 to Yuma. 2007: Russell Crowe and Christian Bale
3:10 to Yuma. 2007: Russell Crowe and Christian Bale
3:10 to Yuma. 2007: Russell Crowe and Christian Bale
3:10 to Yuma. 2007: Russell Crowe and Christian Bale
3:10 to Yuma. 2007: Russell Crowe and Christian Bale
3:10 to Yuma. 2007: Russell Crowe and Christian Bale
3:10 to Yuma. 2007: Russell Crowe and Christian Bale
3:10 to Yuma. 2007: Russell Crowe and Christian Bale
Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, Django Unchained (2012) captured the minds of both audiences and critics with it's sweeping Western tale of revenge. Set in the antebellum South, the story focuses on a freed slave who teams up with a cold bounty hunter to rescue his enslaved wife from a cruel plantation owner. The film took home some Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor (Christoph Waltz). Bloody and violent, the film does not push the limits of gore as far as Tarantino's previous work, and is admirable in it's restraint. Django Unchained is a visual marvel, and benefits from repeat viewings. The cast is fantastic, including Christoph Waltz, Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio, Samuel L. Jackson, Kerry Washington, Michael Parks, Jonah Hill and Don Johnson.
