Movie Summary
In Arizona in the late 1800's, infamous outlaw Ben Wade (Crowe) and his vicious gang of thieves and murderers have plagued the Southern Railroad. When Wade is captured, Civil War veteran Dan Evans (Christian Bale), struggling to survive on his drought-plagued ranch, volunteers to deliver him alive to the "3:10 to Yuma", a train that will take the killer to trial. On the trail, Evans and Wade, each from very different worlds, begin to earn each other's respect. But with Wade's outfit on their trail – and dangers at every turn – the mission soon becomes a violent, impossible journey toward each man's destiny.
Roger Ebert gave 4 stars for Mangold's version is better still than the 1957 original, because it has better actors with more thought behind their dialogue.
Dan Evans: You say one more word, I'll cut you down right here.
Ben Wade: I like this side of you, Dan.
Ben Wade: It's probably cheaper just to let me rob the damned thing.
Ben Wade: Women will do things to you you'll never forget.
Doc Potter: They'll give you a disease you'll never forget.
Ben Wade: So, boys - where we headed?
Byron McElroy: Taking you to the 3:10 to Yuma day after tomorrow.
Tucker: Should'nt've told him that.
Ben Wade: Relax, friend. Now if we get separated, I'll know where to meet up.
Butterfield: Twenty-two robberies, over four hundred thousand dollars in losses.
Ben Wade: Ya'll notice he didn't mention any of the lives I've taken?
William Evans: Call them off!
Ben Wade: Why should I?
William Evans: Because you're not all bad.
Ben Wade: Yes, I am.
Movie Reviews
The consensus of Rotten Tomatoes critics is that the remake of this classic Western improves on the original, thanks to fiery performances from Russell Crowe and Christian Bale as well as sharp direction from James Mangold.Roger Ebert gave 4 stars for Mangold's version is better still than the 1957 original, because it has better actors with more thought behind their dialogue.
Famous Movie Lines
Ben Wade: Remind me never to play poker in this town.Dan Evans: You say one more word, I'll cut you down right here.
Ben Wade: I like this side of you, Dan.
Ben Wade: It's probably cheaper just to let me rob the damned thing.
Ben Wade: Women will do things to you you'll never forget.
Doc Potter: They'll give you a disease you'll never forget.
Ben Wade: So, boys - where we headed?
Byron McElroy: Taking you to the 3:10 to Yuma day after tomorrow.
Tucker: Should'nt've told him that.
Ben Wade: Relax, friend. Now if we get separated, I'll know where to meet up.
Butterfield: Twenty-two robberies, over four hundred thousand dollars in losses.
Ben Wade: Ya'll notice he didn't mention any of the lives I've taken?
William Evans: Call them off!
Ben Wade: Why should I?
William Evans: Because you're not all bad.
Ben Wade: Yes, I am.