3:10 to Yuma ***
James Mangold, 2007
US
@ Regal Union Square (w/ Charles)
A strong western that brings out a lot of what I like about the genre: attention to scenery; reluctant, conflicted characters; a well-choreographed shootout. Mangold avoids getting bogged down in a lot of detail about "what the West was really like," choosing a straightforward story over one that sets about debunking the classic myths. Still waiting for someone to make a light-hearted western, but who knows if/when that'll happen?
Russell Crowe plays his role well, though I'm not still not much of a fan. I generally enjoy Christian Bale more, but even so, I could envision a possibly better movie, or at least one specifically tailored toward me, with other stars.
See also: IMDb | Metacritic
James Mangold, 2007
US
@ Regal Union Square (w/ Charles)
A strong western that brings out a lot of what I like about the genre: attention to scenery; reluctant, conflicted characters; a well-choreographed shootout. Mangold avoids getting bogged down in a lot of detail about "what the West was really like," choosing a straightforward story over one that sets about debunking the classic myths. Still waiting for someone to make a light-hearted western, but who knows if/when that'll happen?
Russell Crowe plays his role well, though I'm not still not much of a fan. I generally enjoy Christian Bale more, but even so, I could envision a possibly better movie, or at least one specifically tailored toward me, with other stars.
See also: IMDb | Metacritic
Labels: 2007, 3 Stars, James Mangold, US
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