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3:10 to Yuma (2007)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Crowe and Bale captivate in Western remake.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Dan wants to do the honorable thing, even if it means risking his life. Wade, meanwhile, takes responsibility for -- and never lies about -- his outlaw ways.
  • Violence:

    Dozens and dozens of men get shot dead -- at both close and long range. There's a close-up of a bloody bullet extraction. Men are stabbed, thrown off a cliff, burned, strangled, pounded with a shovel, and even shocked. Except for the bullet removal, nothing is gory, but there's obviously a great deal of violence.
  • Sex:

    Wade flirts with Alice. Wade kisses a waitress, and they go up to her room. In the following scene, her nude backside is shown on the bed. She and Wade kiss again. Dan and Alice briefly kiss and hug.
  • Language:

    A couple of "f--k"s, as well as uses of "bastard," "son of a bitch," "ass" (with and without "hole")," "s--t," "hell," and "damn" (with and without "god").
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Wade's gang drinks shots of whiskey at a bar.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About 3:10 to Yuma (2007)

Parents need to know that this Western stars Russell Crowe and Christian Bale, both of whom appeal to teens. A remake of the 1957 Glenn Ford film, the new version has upped the ante with plenty of shoot-outs and bloodshed for 21st-century audiences. But the bloody scenes are counterbalanced by a lot of conversation between the outlaw and his captors. One of the characters is a slightly rebellious teenager who, for the most part, is ashamed of his father. There's one brief love scene, one bar scene, and some language ("f--k" used a couple of times, plus "s--t," "bastard," and more).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about remakes. Why does Hollywood like to remake (or "re-imagine") old films? Can you think of any remakes that ended up being better than the original? Families can also discuss the two main characters. Is Wade completely rotten? What makes him a "bad guy"?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    I got my version from Wal Mart so i dont know if it was the "clean version" or not but i saw no nudity except for what was drawn by Crowe in one scene, the violence is somewhat intense, blood and bullet wounds are seen..use of the word "f--k" and "wh--e" as well as some others but this movie is a great pick for people who love westerns, entertaining to the end..

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 5.0

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    bad , good ,great

    not for kids

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    get a clearplay to watch this

    yes im 10 and i watched it. it was the best movie i hade ever seen. i watched it with the clear play the crack still showed tho. it had one funny part. oh man did i laugh. but blood was very common and alllot on g*****s and a** i dont remember alot of kissing just once

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0

    A Winner!

    When a movie is being made there is one common goal. To entertain us, this includes exciting us, making us happy, and liking the movie. In 3:1o to Yuma they sure entertain us! A brialliant movie showing the importance of doing whats right when the sacrifice might cause you your life. In this movie Ben Wade, a murderer and stage coach robber, is escorted by Christian bale to the 3:10 train to yuma! On the way Bale faces many difficulties at one point ben wade offers him to just give up and he'd give bale 1,000 cash dollars when bale maid only $2 a day. By the end of the story Wade and Bale become good friends , respecting eachother, Ben wade no longer fights back, but just lets himself be taken to the train. WARNING!!!!!!!!!!!!1 SPOILER When he gets Ben wade on the train, he is immediatle shit in the back 3 times, by one of Ben wades gang memebers, his right hand man, Charlie. Wade looks at all 7 of his men and puts his head down, they realize something is wrong and draw their guns, Wade takes his quickly, and swiftly and expertise shoots all 7 of his men, befor ethey have time to fire ine shot on him, he puts his gun down gets on the train. then Wade whistles, and his horse ry=uns up to the side of the train. The End!

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

    Great Western

    This movie is great, it entertains you and is just amazing. However, it is vioelnt so I don't recommend children under 12 watching, but it is a great movie.

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Arkansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Great movie for adults!

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great modern day western

    I have seen my fair share of modern day westerns, but this is by far the best. the plot is well developed and the characters all have unique personalities.

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 5.0

    Hollywood finally got one right--tastefully done

    A lot of gun fights--nothing gruesome. One scene, a doc is removing a bullet from a mans abdomen which they show briefly. Most kids 10 and older can handle this movie for sure. They may even find it boring by todays standards. A man is drawing a sketch of a naked woman from behind, however, very tastefully done. If you love westerns, you'll LOVE this movie!!

  11. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great thing for western fans!

    Great movie! But is Ben Wade bad? Well nothing bad in this movie only at the end it may be bloody. It is great for the parents and the kids. I am so happy I watched this movie. My favorite character is Dan because he never gives up. I think this movie is amazing.

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Really good up until the ending which was RETARDED.

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    One of my favorite movies

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    oscer worthy acting

    i went into this movie and thoght it was going to be another dumb western but i was way wrong it was a veary good movie the acting was GREAT the story was good and the action was cool it was a veary well directed movie and i think everyone shuld watch it even if you are not a western fan.

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Dakota
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

    More involved than the original!

    Great story and interaction between the outlaw and the rancher. I recently watch both the original and this remake and I have to say that Russell Crowe is more believable as an outlaw than Glen Ford. I think a must see for adults and older teens. A true Western which is a near-extinct genre.

  16. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    great

    very good movie one of my favioretes.

  17. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    The best movie of 2007!

    UNBELIVABLE a great movie you have to see it! Best of 2007. a 13 year-old film and up very well done a MUST-SEE!

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    This Western remake takes itself WAY too seriously...

    A friend recommended this movie to me, saying it was the best film of 2007. I definitely disagree with them. It's not that the movie is bad, it's just not that great. The movie was predictable and cheesy, the acting was sub-par considering all the talented people in the movie, the ending was dissatisfying, you get the picture. Parents, there's no nudity (at its worst there's someone's back, nothing more) and while the movie is violent, it doesn't indulge itself with lots of blood and gore. Just a bunch of shooting that's mostly bloodless. I'd check this film out on an airplane, or on a day with nothing good on TV. It's not bad, just not Oscar-worthy.

  19. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

  20. I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

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