3:10 to Yuma greatly overrated (spoiler alert)

Rating: 4/10 (14 September 2007)

3:10 to Yuma was a disappointment. Many have compared it to Unforgiven, which is a true gem in the school of realism. 3:10 is so far from realism that it hurt me to watch it. So many things happen that are just plain stupid and unreal. The last thirty minutes require that you suspend disbelief, as the saying goes. Even though the cast is good and the acting is OK, the story itself is absurd. The casting is proper and all fit their roles, especially the 14 year-old son. The cinematography is good, but not great. The acting itself seems to fit the moment, though Russell Crowe seems bored at times. The original 1957 film 3:10 to Yuma with Glenn Ford is superior to this version. I was just so annoyed at many parts because of unintelligent moves or comments by the characters. Spoiler alert: One example is that Evans does what he does for the money $200. Then he is offered $1,000. to let Wade go, and he turns it down because people will wonder where he got all the money. No one in the entire film seems to care about where money comes from. Or he could simply move away. Just not smart in so many different parts. This film is greatly overrated and will show itself for what it is when the smoke settles. See Unforgiven or Lonesome Dove for realism, not this turkey.