Here's a look at some of the films that examine the way of the gun:

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3:10 to Yuma Sept. 7

In this remake of the 1957 Western, Christian Bale plays a down-on-his-luck farmer who tries to get legendary killer Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) on a train bound for federal prison.

Also starring: Peter Fonda

Shoot 'Em Up Sept. 7

Clive Owen is a man-of-few-words gunman who must protect a baby from Paul Giamatti and his hired thugs.

Also starring: Monica Bellucci

The Brave One Sept. 14

Jodie Foster plays a disc jockey who turns into a vigilante after a brutal Central Park mugging.

Also starring: Terrence Howard

The Assassination of Jesse James by the

Coward Robert Ford Sept. 21

The final days of the bank robber (Brad Pitt) before he was betrayed...