``3:10 to Yuma'' A thick human drama with a mythic quality, guided by the Western drama format.

A human drama that is completely upgraded from the original version.

Perhaps it was this sense of mission, or perhaps a feeling of desperation, that worked to its advantage, as the film transcends the category of a Western and becomes a highly refined human drama that touches the hearts of a wide range of audiences.

Where does this emotion come from? If I had to pick the most important part, it would be the portrayal of humanity. Director James Mangold's portrayal of humans is always strong and powerful, and by accumulating small depictions, he gives a glimpse into a very fleshed out human drama. In this film as well, without any stereotypical morality or dualism of good and evil, the film strongly fascinates the viewer with its heartfelt human interactions and the unpredictable relationships that make it impossible to know how they will develop in the future.

For example, Dan, the ranch owner played by Christian Bale, has been fleshed out from the original, and in this film he is given the new role of having been wounded in war. How does this affect him? What does he feel about the gaze of the children staring at him? Also, why does he undertake the dangerous mission and continue his journey to get the wanted criminal Ben Wade onto the prison car of the "3:10" train? Even without him saying it, Bale's facial expressions, gestures, and the trajectory of his journey vividly reveal his inner feelings.

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Meanwhile, the man Ben, played by Russell Crowe, is also a very deep character. He is not just a typical villain. Even though he leads his minions in attacking carriages, there is something about him that is disgusted by their brutality. The world of the Western has undergone drastic change with the development of the railroad network. Gradually, capitalism is expanding its influence here, and the Jack Reacher wilderness is on the verge of disappearing. In this environment, how can an endangered species like Ben live his own life?

Although they are positioned as the "protagonist" and "opponent," there is something about them that makes it impossible to say they are enemies or enemies. There is a hidden danger that could take their lives if they let their guard down, but they also seem to resonate with each other's way of life as they discuss "how to live" and "how they should be." The director himself describes this complex relationship, which cannot be expressed in a single word, as "in a sense, they are like spiritual companions," which is very interesting.

The question “How should we live?” resonates because it is a Western movie.