Comparing the two films definitely offers viewers to see revisionist work take progress. The original film of 3:10 to Yuma was produced in 1957 and it was remade in 2007. The plot seems to be the same with similar lines beign said within the film, however there are differences between the movies. The change in culture definitely reformed the film after it was made again. The amount of violence portrayed in the film is signficantly different between the two films. Furthermore, the difference in the portrayal of the alpha male is evident while comparing both films.
The significant change in violence is easily seen in the opening of both of the films. 3:10 to Yuma that was made in 2007 definitely shows more violence. In the beginning, Dan's barn is burnt down as he wakes up, and he sees the cattle being driven off by the men he purchased the land from. Dan also watches the robbery of the stagecoach who carried money for the Souther Pacific Railroad. Most of Wade's men are killed in the attempt, while only one survived within the scene. We can correlate this part of the film with the increasing violence that has spread throughout the United States and how people have become resistant to it because of the violent experiences they have experienced. Terrorism and the media that provides all sorts of violence has caused individuals to look at violence as an obvious and usual subject in their daily lives. Violence was indeed perceived differently 50 years ago and this is can be evident in the 1957 3:10 to Yuma film. The scene in the beginning shows only two men dying and is less bloody and violent compared to the remake. Also, Wade and his gang have no intention in killing people, but they do so because it is necessary. The significant change in violence can be witnessed when the two filmsare compared.
The film is definitely revisionist as it shows the different perception of the alpha male cowboy. The earlier film gives Dan the alpha male quality and spirit. His sons look up to him and he is regarded as the most skillful man in handling a gun by those around him. In need of money, Dan takes the offer of getting Wade to the train. He also has the sense of duty to accomplish his mission because he suddenly believes that he must succeed in order to let the efforts of the people who tried stopping Wade not go to waste. Moral obligations is what defines the alpha male cowboy and that is what Dan is. We see things differently in the later film where Dan is not portrayed as the alpha male. His older son does not have any respect for him because he believes that his father pushes him too much. Instead of being recognized as the best shot in town, Dan needs to tell the men that he is the best shot in order to get the job he needs in order to make cash. The differences in the two films are huge based on the idea of the alpha male.
Comparing the two films definitely offers viewers to see revisionist work take progress. The original film of 3:10 to Yuma was produced in 1957 and it was remade in 2007. The plot seems to be the same with similar lines being said within the film; however there are differences between the movies. The change in culture definitely reformed the film after it was made again. The amount of violence portrayed in the film is significantly different between the two films. Furthermore, the difference in the portrayal of the alpha male is evident while comparing both films.
ReplyDeleteThe significant change in violence is easily seen in the opening of both of the films. 3:10 to Yuma that was made in 2007 definitely shows more violence. In the beginning, Dan's barn is burnt down as he wakes up, and he sees the cattle being driven off by the men he purchased the land from. Dan also watches the robbery of the stagecoach carrying money for the Southern Pacific Railroad. Most of Wade's men are killed in the attempt, while only one survived within the scene. We can correlate this part of the film with the increasing violence that has spread throughout the United States and how people have become resistant to it because of the violent experiences they have experienced. Terrorism and the media that provides all sorts of violence caused individuals to look at violence as an obvious and usual subject in their daily lives. Violence was indeed perceived differently 50 years ago and this is can be evident in the 1957 3:10 to Yuma film. The scene in the beginning shows only two men dying and is less bloody and violent compared to the remake. Also, Wade and his gang have no intention in killing people, but they do so because it is necessary. The significant change in violence can be witnessed when the two films are compared.
The film is definitely revisionist as it shows the different perception of the alpha male cowboy. The earlier film gives Dan the alpha male quality and spirit. His sons look up to him and he is regarded as the most skillful man in handling a gun by those around him. In need of money, Dan takes the offer of getting Wade to the train. He also has the sense of duty to accomplish his mission because he suddenly believes that he must succeed in order to let the efforts of the people who tried stopping Wade not go to waste. Moral obligation is what defines the alpha male cowboy and that is what Dan is. We see things differently in the later film where Dan is not portrayed as the alpha male. His older son does not have any respect for him because he believes that his father pushes him too much. Instead of being recognized as the best shot in town, Dan needs to tell the men that he is the best shot in order to get the job he needs in order to make cash. The differences in the two films are huge based on the idea of the alpha male.