After watching the original film by director Delmer Daves, one can only be disappointed. The original 1957 film is outstanding for its camera work and photographic composition. Here all that magic is gone. The chemistry between main characters Ben Wade and Dan Evans is also one of the highlights of the original film. Although Christian Bale and Russell Crowe are good in their roles, there is something missing when you compare their performance with that of Glenn Ford and Van Heffling.
The film is entertaining and enjoyable but it pales in comparison with the original film, which is one of the great Westerns of the 1950's. I don't really see the point of remaking such a classic as it will obviously never be as good as the original.
The film is entertaining and enjoyable but it pales in comparison with the original film, which is one of the great Westerns of the 1950's. I don't really see the point of remaking such a classic as it will obviously never be as good as the original.