Nice to see a great western

Rating: 8/10 (6 October 2007)

This movie wasn't perfect but it was very good. I mean, you got Christian Bale and Russel Crowe in the same movie. That's enough to put shivers down my back (ok, that might be just me).
Dan Evans (Bale) needs money. He is so desperate that he'll even help escort the very dangerous Ben Wade (Crowe) to a train so Wade can receive his punishment. But is this really about the money to Evans or is this really about pride and respect? The pacing of the movie may be slow at first bit it has some great action scenes that will keep you on the edge of the seat. I loved Crowe's character as he was so ruthless but yet we all routed for him. Bale delivered another solid performance as he was the very likable good guy, Ben Foster played the sidekick of Crowe and felt he might of overacted at some parts but that seems to be the only roles that Foster plays these days (11:14, Alpha Dog, Hostage, etc.)
This year has been very disappointing compared to last year especially for dramas but 3:10 and The Lookout are the two best I've seen.