I’m a sucker for westerns. If Silverado or Open Range comes on TNT or AMC, that’s it. I’m done. I’ll cancel plans to watch those to the end (that’s an exaggeration, mind you. I’m trying to make a point).

Unfortunately, there’s one thing Silverado and Open Range has that 3:10 doesn’t. A happy ending. 3:10 is a great western with a fine story and characters I not only related to but became endeared to which is a testament to the script and the director’s abilities.

I wanted to see Christian Bale deliver Russell Crowe to the prison train (the 3:10 to Yuma) so he could get the money promised him (if he delivered Crowe) to save his ranch. Only one part is accomplished, though, and all I can say is, 3:10‘s ending is a sad one.

Don’t get me wrong. Get some popcorn and curl up on the couch.This movie is a very worthy rental.

When 3:10 to Yuma ends up on TNT in a couple years, I’ll watch it the first time it’s on. But only that once.

Have you seen 3:10 to Yuma? If so, what did you think?