Glen Ford confused me with this part when I first saw it as a child. The character Ben Wade didn't fit the typical cowboy gunslinger. Much like Alan Ladd in Shane. I think Russell Crow did an excellent job with the character in bringing back that same feeling for me. But, in my opinion it was Christian Bale stole the spotlight with his less dramatic portrayal of the character Dan 'Evans along with Ben Foster as Charlie Prince.
Hi Donald, I’m curious how Fords portrayal was different than expected. That means the character probably came as a surprise to others too. Can you tell me more about how he was different?
@@themodernwestern4681 I had watched so many westerns. Ones that John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Ben Johnson, Robert Mitchum who all played blustery whisky drinking ass kicking kind of characters. Which I liked and got a kick out of all the tough guy quotes. I didn't like the 50's style good guys like hop along Cassidy or the lone ranger. But, when I saw 3:10 to Yuma and Ford's portrayal of Ben Wade. I was confused. I was watching a main character that was feared by all knowing his history of ruthlessness. I didn't expect a ruthless killer with his own posse of murderers to be soft spoken and educated with a certain air of mystery. No bluster, or tough guy quotes. Yet, he seemed so dangerous quietly having conversations with most of his encounters psychologically toying with each person. Ford had brought a new kind of tough guy. One that you could tell was a dangerous sociopath with out being a typical blustery tough guy. Still one of my favorite western movie characters today.
@@donaldgregory6926 I'm a fan of Glen Ford westerns, and he was always a different tough guy than John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, James Coburn, etc. Part of it, I believe, is because he wasn't a very big guy, but also I think he just excelled at the psychological. Let's face it, the imagined is often more scary than reality.
The new Magnificent Seven was definitely conceived for a different audience. I’m going to say I don’t hate it, because I’ll watch anything someone is willing to produce, but I’ll also say that nobody will ever top Yul Bryner...
I didn't like the remake of 3:10 To Yuma as much as the original, but a lot more than the remake of The Magnificent Seven. The Magnificent Seven (original version) is one of my top 3 movies of all time.
When this remake came out, I was such a fan of Russel Crowe that I bought the DVD without question. I watched the movie once and then threw the DVD away. HORRIBLE movie. It started with a stagecoach having a Gatling Gun Tail Gun and went downhill from there. Not a great fan ot the Glen Ford Van Hefflin version either, but it was better.
It’s currently on Netflix if anyone wants to watch the 2007 version
I think this is the first time I've ever subscribed to such a new channel.
Thank you!
@@themodernwestern4681 Your welcome.
Same comparison could be made with the, "Magnificent Seven."
Superb content Kevin!! Sub’d 👍🏼
Loved them both, though I've watched the original multiple times, and the '07 version only twice...
Glen Ford confused me with this part when I first saw it as a child. The character Ben Wade didn't fit the typical cowboy gunslinger. Much like Alan Ladd in Shane. I think Russell Crow did an excellent job with the character in bringing back that same feeling for me. But, in my opinion it was Christian Bale stole the spotlight with his less dramatic portrayal of the character Dan 'Evans along with Ben Foster as Charlie Prince.
Hi Donald, I’m curious how Fords portrayal was different than expected. That means the character probably came as a surprise to others too. Can you tell me more about how he was different?
@@themodernwestern4681 I had watched so many westerns. Ones that John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Ben Johnson, Robert Mitchum who all played blustery whisky drinking ass kicking kind of characters. Which I liked and got a kick out of all the tough guy quotes. I didn't like the 50's style good guys like hop along Cassidy or the lone ranger. But, when I saw 3:10 to Yuma and Ford's portrayal of Ben Wade. I was confused. I was watching a main character that was feared by all knowing his history of ruthlessness. I didn't expect a ruthless killer with his own posse of murderers to be soft spoken and educated with a certain air of mystery. No bluster, or tough guy quotes. Yet, he seemed so dangerous quietly having conversations with most of his encounters psychologically toying with each person. Ford had brought a new kind of tough guy. One that you could tell was a dangerous sociopath with out being a typical blustery tough guy. Still one of my favorite western movie characters today.
@@donaldgregory6926 I'm a fan of Glen Ford westerns, and he was always a different tough guy than John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, James Coburn, etc. Part of it, I believe, is because he wasn't a very big guy, but also I think he just excelled at the psychological. Let's face it, the imagined is often more scary than reality.
No more videos ??? But your awesome!!!! Lonesome Dove please, sir
Hey ole timer, thanks for your kind note. I took some time away to shoot a western of my very own! I’ll be starting up again in the new year.
I enjoy the 1957 and the 2007
3:10 To Yuma.
I prefer the 1957 version.
I love the remake but to be fair, I've never seen the original
I hated the remake. Like the remake of the Magnificent Seven, which they put on the title and then the script was pretty much Pale Rider. Thoughts?
The new Magnificent Seven was definitely conceived for a different audience. I’m going to say I don’t hate it, because I’ll watch anything someone is willing to produce, but I’ll also say that nobody will ever top Yul Bryner...
I love the remake of the magnificent seven.
I didn't like the remake of 3:10 To Yuma as much as the original, but a lot more than the remake of The Magnificent Seven. The Magnificent Seven (original version) is one of my top 3 movies of all time.
The original is 10 times better!! No movie name should be duplicated. Glen Ford worked with Ms. Farr in the movie "Jubal".
When this remake came out, I was such a fan of Russel Crowe that I bought the DVD without question. I watched the movie once and then threw the DVD away. HORRIBLE movie. It started with a stagecoach having a Gatling Gun Tail Gun and went downhill from there. Not a great fan ot the Glen Ford Van Hefflin version either, but it was better.