Regarding the family policy against R-rated movies, perhaps more than just a secular moral code should be taken into account:

http://www.thesource4ym.com/moviereviews/moviediscretion.asp

Food for thought.....

well after reading the warnings of the movie I wonder if any christian would feel comfortable sitting to watch this movie with Jesus sitting next to them. People seem today to sacrifice holiness for entertainment.

Having seen this movie recently, I think the review did a sufficient and accurate job. The movie wasn't terrible but wasn't great either. The best part was the old western cinematography feel to it, and it did have some wit. I completely agree that the end act with Ben Wade instantaneously deciding to help our hero by sending himself to the train was completely unbelievable and even laughable. That part definitely took me aback and made me shake my head in confusion - "what just happened here?" Had there been a bit more plot and character development, it might have made sense. All in all, worth the entertainment as a renter.

Would love to see this, but we have a family policy against watching "R" rated movies - why are all the good action movies always rated "R"?

I just viewed this film and have different point of view from the reviewer. The good guys were still good and the bad guys were still bad, but the complexity and depth of character portrayed by the characters Dan Evans (protagonist) and Ben Wade (antagonist) made it a much more interesting Western than many of the oldies.

I'm surprised that the reviewer did not speak more to the film's main theme based on the Christian faith, integrity and family values of the Evans character. The movie's ending also suggested the sacrifice and redemption of Christ.

I agree that the film had a couple of weak moments. However, I thought the film had a strong plot, moved forward well, grabbed the viewers' emotions and kept the "ticking clock" suspense through the end. The reviewer's assessment of the cautions (language, sex, etc.) was accurate. Those elements, mostly gratuitous, gave the film an R rating. That aside, Hollywood featured the Christian faith in a strong, positive manner in this film.

It's almost sad that no decent westerns have been made for over a decade. Hollywood has lost the know-how and skill to make the wild west work for them. Despire the cast, I'm passing this one up.

This is certainly not a Christian based film so I will pass on this one.

might I suggest one check out the orginal movie? Glenn Ford and Van Heflin made in 1957.

This film is more about character than plot. Every character is a powder keg waiting to explode. The actor who almost steals the show is Ben Foster as Wade's right hand man Charlie Prince, who is anything but, and who leads Wade's gang to try to free him. Foster is almost mesmerizing. God and the Bible are the number one topic of conversation among the characters, yet it goes nowhere because there is no clear world view. Wade has a crucifix on his gun handle, but we're never told why. There are many other unexplainable phenomena, like a Gatlin gun that can't kill ten men in several minutes. In spite of all the flaws, 3:10 To Yuma is an exciting film that is well-cast, well-acted, well-photographed and edited, well-scored and well-designed. Dan Evans makes a good hero: a father doing his best for his family, even to the point of self-sacrifice, and without going outside the law. We need more heroes like that. I gave it 4 out of 5 stars.

Waitsel Smith