Lakeland Mirror

Issue date: 10/4/07 Section: Arts & Entertainment

Christian Bale and Russell Crowe star in this resurrection of the American classic Western/Gun-slinging film genre.
The story revolves around the capture of the mass murdering, bank robbing, gun-slinging outlaw Ben Wade, played by Crowe. Meanwhile an indebted rancher, Bale, is thrown into the mix, offering to keep his gun to Wade's head for payment as a group of volunteers journey across the desert to get the outlaw on the 3:10 train to Yuma.
Unfortunately for the group, Wade's quick gun marksman crew is still on the loose determined to take out anyone and everything to free their gang's leader. That is when the bullets start to fly.
If you're a diehard fan of old Westerns, this film is definitely a tribute. The dynamics and choreography of the gun fights are amazing, the dialogue is brilliant, and the characters have depth.
Crowe and Bale have a unique chemistry in the film. Wade attempts to escape throughout, and the rancher Dan Evans, has to fight and in some cases help the outlaw, to keep both of them alive on the dangerous trek.
This flick will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time, as the tension rises, and the climax explodes in your face.
See this movie.

Review results: 5 out of 5 fish.

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