Posts from chester7777 in thread „3:10 to Yuma (2007)“

Might the Mrs. and I, again, recommend after seeing the new version, to run down to the rental shop, and acquire the original version, for your viewing pleasure.

We think you will enjoy the comparison.

Chester and the Mrs .

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I hope you're not too disappointed that you were wrong: I liked the old version quite a bit. Same storyline yes, but so much clearer, including the persons' motives for their actions. More time given to absorb things and enjoy pictures instead of rushing with action. Better acting and much more interesting characters. Better photography. Delightful music. About the happy ending I'm not sure - I didn't expect it, when everything else had been so similar storywise. I suppose it was very unrealistic, but then again who doesn't hope for a happy end?

[quote=ejgreen77, October 16th, 2007 05:07 PM]Bale is fine in the Heflin role, but the film is ruined by an over-the-top performance from Crowe in the role that was magnificently underplayed by Ford. What was originally a suave, cool character has now become a psycho. Oh, well. I guess we should have expected it. De Niro did the same thing to the Robert Mitchum role in the remake of Cape Fear. Here it's not horrible, but it's nowhere near as good as the original which was a great example of intelligent character development.[/quote]
We just watched the original, 1957 version of 3:10 to Yuma, and while we enjoyed the remake, we really feel that the original was better in many ways. etsija and ejgreen77 both make very good points regarding the character development and interestingly, the same "twist" at the end, but with a much more satisfying ending, not just because it was "happy" but in many ways it was actually more believable.

And Dan's quote, near the end of the movie, clearly defines his motivation and honor -

Honest to God, if I didn't have to do it, I wouldn't, but I heard Alex scream. The town drunk gave his life because he believed that people should be able to live in decency and peace together. Do you think I can do less?

And while the bad guy was despicable, at least he didn't come across as a psycho.
We highly recommend seeing the original if you can find it.
Chester

I think we posted in the "Last Western You Watched" thread about this movie, with the intent of posting a little more detail here, regarding our thoughts on the film, and then got distracted.

We did enjoy the movie, although the last scene, with seemingly thousands of bullets flying and anyone surviving, a little implausible. A very interesting twist at the end, which we won't state here, for the benefit of those who have not yet seen the film.

We hope it was well enough received that Hollywood might put out more westerns.

Chester

The Mrs and I hope to see it soon.

From a web site I sometimes check, to see if my kids should be watching something (www.kids-in-mind.com) is the following summary of the profanity in the movie -

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2 F-words, 2 sexual remarks, 8 scatological references, 6 anatomical references, 18 mild obscenities, name-calling, 5 derogatory references to minorities (mainly African Americans and Chinese Americans), 7 religious profanities, 1 religious exclamation.

And in case you are wondering what they mean, here is their "profanity glossary" -

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F-word derivatives: Words based on, or incorporating, the F-word. Examples include f***er and motherf***er.
Scatological terms: Words that have to do with feces, urine and defecation. Examples include "sh*t," "bullsh*t," "sh*thead," and p*ss.
Religious profanities: Words and expressions that religious people, especially Christians, find profane and blasphemous. Examples include "God d*mn" and "God d*mn you."
Religious exclamations: Words and expressions that mention God or other religious figures to add emphasis or express strong emotion. Examples include "God!" "My God!" "Jesus!" and "Jesus Christ!"
Anatomical terms: Words referring to parts of the human anatomy, mostly the private parts, and are considered crude. Examples include "*ss," "*sshole," "d*ck," "d*ckhead," and "tits."
Mild obscenities: Words used in everyday language, but that may be offensive to some. Examples include "damn," "hell," "friggin," as well as milder forms of anatomical terms like "boobs."
Obscene hand gesture: Holding up the middle finger, or using the index and middle finger in an upward motion, thus signifying sexual coitus.
Sexual references: Characters refer to sex, having sex, and using other specific sexual terms like "screw."
Derogatory terms: Words or expressions that are used to denigrate and insult one's racial or ethnic background, gender or sexual orientation: Examples include the N-word, various anti-Semitic terms, and anti-homosexual terms like fa**ot.

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BTW, we haven't seen the movie yet, so I can't comment yet, although I am looking forward to seeing it, in spite of the profanity.
Mrs. C

This film is now not too far away . . . just two weeks from tomorrow!

Chester

Quote from DakotaSurfer

... bet I still like the original with Henry Ford once I see the remake.

Quote from SXViper

Also, I might be getting things confused DS but I think you meant Glenn Ford, not Henry??

I knew Henry did a lot to invent the assembly line, didn't know he was into acting also.

DS, you know we're just funning ya,

C & t M.

Quote from DukePilgrim

Doesn't look bad. Could this be the year of the Westerns!!!
If one strikes Gold at the Box Office there will be a rush to make them.
Mike

Interesting thought, you're right, movie popularity sort of runs in cycles. If a few westerns take off, watch out, it could be the 50's all over again.

Chester