The 2007 remake of 3:10 to Yuma western film showcases the changes in society since the original film was shot in 1957. In the 1950's the end of World War II brought thousands of young servicemen back to America to pick up their lives and start new families in new homes with new jobs. With an energy never before experienced, American industry expanded to meet peacetime needs. Americans began buying goods not available during the war, which created corporate expansion and jobs. As seen in previous western films made in the 50's and later, Dan the main character is portrayed as the alpha male. He helps capture the "villain" Ben Wade and stands up against the his posse to finish the job. However, in the remake Dan is seen as an embarrassment his family and feels like he has to prove something to his wife and sons, along with the rest of Bisbee. The 2007 revisionist film is much more dark and cynical and the gun plays a much more prominent role in the film. Along with the gun there is much more action in the film and Dan is a more emotional character.
The 2007 remake of 3:10 to Yuma western film showcases the changes in society since the original film was shot in 1957. The remake highlights the dark, cynical traits of the revisionist western. This film is much more focused on the use of the gun and violence in general. Many scenes were added to the 2007 film, and the role of Charlie Prince was much more developed. In the original film, Prince was seen as a sociopath and the right hand man to Ben Wade, a notorious outlaw. Prince had minimal lines, but he was a devout follower of Wade's. However, in the end of the original film, Wade shows no remorse in killing Prince. In the remake Prince was much more deceptive and cynical. He showed no remorse for killing innocent people in the film and still maintained his sociopath behaviors.
ReplyDeleteBoth the alpha male cowboys are much more developed in the 2007 remake than in the original. Ben Wade, a deadly outlaw is captured by Dan Evans, a poor, disabled soldier searching for respect from his family. Evans disability is looked down upon when compared to Wade and his influence on the town and society. This says something about American culture and how people with disabilities are looked at as incapable of performing the same tasks as a real American man. American culture in 2007 also comes into question when Evans son William shows utter disgust and disrespect towards his father. This would never be allowed by American men in 1957. Evans is a much more emotional character and he feels like he has to prove something to his wife and sons, along with the rest of Bisbee. Wade shows compassion for Evans and attempts to help him prove that he is the man Evan’s son wants him to be. The overall feeling in the 2007 remake shows a greater reflection of American culture and our involvement in the war in the Middle East. There is much more violence in the film and the gun is a much more prominent symbol in the remake.