![]() James Mangold’s 3:10 to Yuma (2007) is really more of a new adaptation of Elmore Leonard’s story than a remake of the 1957 film, but just roll with it. They don’t all work - switching the attackers to corrupt cops is fine, but explaining to those inside the precinct why they’re under attack takes away from the moral quandaries - but Ethan Hawke and Laurence Fishburne make it worth a watch. First up is Jean-Francois Richet’s Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) which makes enough changes from John Carpenter’s masterpiece to feel like its own film. Three remakes are hitting Prime this month, and while none of them surpass their predecessors, they each have something to offer viewers. There are tons of great ones out there, with some even improving on the previous films. Some people like to immediately snap back at remake announcements, but if they’re being honest, they know that remakes aren’t inherently bad. The character work is stellar, the cinematography is beautiful, and the violence, when it comes, is electric and immensely satisfying. Costner stars, but he cedes the spotlight to Robert Duvall’s older, wiser cowboy hesitant to get his hands dirty once more in a fight over land. The western takes all the expected beats from the subgenre regarding honor, greed, reluctant gunslingers, and more and delivers an immensely satisfying look at the people who called the frontier home. The guy made three movies - 1990’s Dances with Wolves remains a fantastic film despite revisionist efforts to knock it, 1997’s The Postman remains a misfire for numerous reasons including that it’s basically a post-apocalyptic remake of his earlier film - and Open Range is his masterpiece. Kevin Costner’s Open Range (2003) is one such gem, and sadly, it’s still his last feature as director. Regular readers of these columns know that there are a handful of films that I will celebrate and champion again and again. This time we’re checking out what’s new to streaming on Amazon Prime in June 2023, including Kevin Costner’s Open Range, a handful of remakes, and more! Prime Pick of the Month for June 2023 Crossing the Streams is our series of guides looking at all the offerings hitting the big streaming services each month.
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