An extremely entertaining and surprisingly character-focused western.

Rating: 8/10 (13 August 2018)

There are some really strong themes of integrity, determination and doing the right thing when nobody else will to go along with the film's incredibly strong character work, including some crystal-clear central arcs and dynamics, and fantastically exciting action set-pieces, each as impactful and important as the last. Indeed, the persistent sense of stakes is paramount to the success of '3:10 To Yuma (2007)' because every moment feels like it has a tangible consequence and nothing ever seems safe or predictable. This leads to an exciting and moving experience that's rich in detail in pretty much every possible area. It's an entertaining and surprisingly character-focused piece. Fine filmmaking, indeed. 8/10