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Wick's Review
Summary - OK 2.5
A traditional Western presented with richly modern production values, 3:10 to Yuma fails to satisfy due to an ultimately silly story and run-of-the-mill performances.
Acting - Good 3.0
Hardly one of Russell Crowe’s greatest performances, but then again, he doesn’t seem to have a bad performance in him. Christian Bale, a celebrated actor by many, just doesn’t move me.
Several other performances are quite strong, especially Peter Fonda as a crusty old bounty hunter.
Male Stars - Good 3.0
Female Stars - Very Good 3.5
Female Costars - Very Good 3.5
Male Costars - Very Good 3.5
Peter Fonda has reached the Walter Brennan stage of his career.Film - OK 2.5
The anachronistic story ultimately makes little sense: it is hard to believe that the arch villain would enthusiastically participate in his own capture. The Stockholm Effect may be real, but not when applied to hardened criminals.