3:10 to Yuma

This movie is alllll MALE and a modern western. Rated R for the out right shooting. Why would you see me there in a movie seat to see this one? Before the movie was because of the two main characters who are good with their craft. After the movie was because I could experience what men are afraid to let women in on - their constant striving to protect their own. Oh btw, I would rate this movie a 9.

This movie is all about watching the eyes. It is very raw. You have two sides. Evil and cunning vs fairly good and desperate. These two sides are attracted to each other in a very odd friendship of sorts. I kept cheering for the father to stand his ground and not break. The outlaw's words were soooo enticing. You felt yourself fall into that uneasy friendship. You felt for the outlaw as well as the desperate father. It would be so easy to give in and take the money - money that would keep his ranch and his family for many years to come. I kept wondering through out if good was going to come through. Was the father going to do the right thing? I won't tell you what happens. You can go and see for yourself.

For the woman wathing the movie you got to experience the life of every man. Every true man wants to live in honor. Every true man that is married and has family to keep, honor is making sure the family is protected. It is an every moment struggle. The wolf at the door never sleeps and man must not either. NOTE TO WOMEN: Never let shame of or doubt in or dishonor your man ever reach your eyes. You kill his spirit and he is of no use when broken. Honor him. Never question his actions. Know he is thinking of you and works for you. You are his precious princess worth a great deal. He is the gallant warrior ever protecting. Be a help meet. Meet him at his dreams and goal. Sweat along with him. Never stand aloof and lording over.

I enjoy movies that let you become a part of it. This movie draws you into its story. In the end as the credits are rolling you are left with some of the story left for your own imagination. What happens for the future of the Evans family? What happens to the outlaw man? Does he pay his dues and lives clean? When he is done paying his crime will he come back and search the Evans? Most important to you the movie goer - What is your story? What role are you playing? Is money your god? If you are a believer and do good will God carry you through the rough times? Or is it all a joke?

What will you do when you are at 3:10 to Yuma?