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film ~ 3:10 to yuma
Published Dec 10, 2007Views: 293
I didn't know what to expect of this film, as it had a fantastic cast, but I'm not particularly into westerns. Turns out it was very well done, well directed, tight writing, artful delivery, great cinematography... What I found most compelling about the film was the lead actors. Bale tends to have pretty boy stamped on him in everything he does (though I think he's a fantastic actor), and as he plays a man quite truncated in his virility, I enjoyed seeing him act with such reserve. He mastered understatement in this film, allowing subtler facets of his skill to come to the fore. I do think he is a creator to watch, and it's a pretty nice view to behold. At the other end of the spectrum we have Crow, whom I've been impressed with but never truly blown away by. Perhaps I am not so moved in this film either, but I was immensely impressed with Ben Wade. Wade was richly presented in all his contradictory angles, so much so that I found I no longer minded that he was engineered by Crow. I suppose I must now be impressed by Crow because despite all the heartstrings we were supposed to attach to the lesser gifted Dan Evans, it was Wade's plight that engrossed me. Well done. Now go do more.
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