3:10 to Yuma

The Plot: A small-time rancher agrees to hold a captured outlaw who's awaiting a train to go to court in Yuma. A battle of wills ensues as the outlaw tries to psych out the rancher.

The Pros: The acting done by Crowe and Bale is admirable. These two foreigners can pull off a western quite nicely. The action is just as intense as it needs to be, and the story rings true. The cinematography can be technically astonishing.

The Cons: Sometimes I felt that, if the film slowed down during certain parts, it could have been much more mezmerizing. The soundtrack was far too generic for a modern western.

The Bottom Line: 3:10 to Yuma is an adrenaline-filled western with a fine modern reproduction. The action is tons of fun (expertly filmed, I might add), and the acting is top-notch. If only the soundtrack was more fitting to the atmosphere and certain shots were filmed with more patience, this could have been one of the year's best action movies.

The Score: 7.5 / 10