3:10 to Yuma Critic Reviews

James Mangold's 3:10 to Yuma restores the wounded heart of the Western and rescues it from the morass of pointless violence.Read the full review

The finest American Westerns have a characteristic that 3:10 to Yuma shares. In a way that's almost mystical, they suggest a truth beyond the specifics of the tale.Read the full review

James Mangold directs it with such energy and passion that it's as if he didn't know it's all been done before.Read the full review

Both actors are among the best, most intuitively creative we have, and whatever transpires offscreen in Crowe’s case, onscreen they only serve their characters. Neither man showboats here, and it’s a thrill to watch them work.Read the full review

Mangold delivers a taut modern take on a lesser classic, preserving the "High Noon" themes about doing the right thing against all odds, and injecting a more modern pacing and urgency without going overboard. His film isn't Leonard's classic, but it's a solid, genre-respecting Western in its own right.Read the full review

James Mangold's remake walks a fine line in retaining many of the original's qualities while smartly shaking things up a bit.Read the full review

A largely compelling ride on the strength of a powerful cast led by Russell Crowe and Christian Bale.Read the full review

Captures a potent sense of the Old West with its multidimensional raw performances and captivating final shootout sequence. But with its emphasis on emotional truths, it transcends the confines of a cowboy movie.Read the full review

Maybe this redo didn’t need so many bells and whistles, but Mangold brings it home.Read the full review