An intense ride through the west from start to finish

Rating: 8/10 (12 February 2008)

If your a fan of classic western films then you will not be disappointed by 3:10 to Yuma. It has all the nostalgic qualities of the classics along with great characters and action sequences. It is a ride that doesn't stop, it is literally jammed full of action and suspense but also has very complex characters.
The story is simple, Dan Evans (Christian Bale) agrees to escort captured bandit Ben Wade (Russel Crowe) to a train headed for Yuma prison. What happens on the way and the twist and turns really make this movie one you can't walk away from.
If you don't care about character development and high emotions then you can still enjoy the action. If you sigh at action sequences you can appreciate the drama, character complexities and the way characters discuss and explore their moral codes. It really is a film for all types.