The films 3:10 to Yuma, both the original and remake, show the thoughts and feelings of their time. The original (1957) expressed a typical classic western and a very conservative America. The remake (2007) describes a much different America, a more liberal country than before. They both express the feelings of the time and reflect upon what was going on in the country when the movie was made.
In the original film, violence is not showcased as much as in the remake. The film is of the classic style and does not insist upon "thrilling" the audience whith such actio and violence. During the 1950's the U.S. was in the middle of the Vietnam War and I believe some of the same feelings about the war are reflected in the film. No one wants Evans to take Wade all the way to Yuma, they feel like it is both to dangerous and unneccesary. However, Evans insists the task must be done much like the thoughts and feelings of the Vietnam War. Many people thought the war was a no win situation and could not stop communism, much like bringing Wade there wouldn't solve anything, but the protagnists (U.S. soldiers and Evans) fought the good battle anyways and died trying.
The remake of the film, expresses the fear and timidness that we live in today. In the remake, everyone always seem so afraid. Evans that he will lose his farm, the Pinkertons that they will get robbed, the sherriff, citizens, everyone just seems terrified with everyday life. I believe this is because of the introduction of terrorism in the 2000's. After 9/11 the country is left in constant fear of terrorism, and have taken drastic measures, some extemely ove the top, to prevent such measures. This sounds much similar to Evans drastic descision to take Wade all the way to Yuma to provide safety and security for his family.
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