The Magnificent Seven

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Henry D @Henry_Domke 4d One of the all-time classic Westerns. This time we appreciated how well the music by Elmer Bernstein fit in and supported the action. See more John S @RT07700383 Mar 12 The type of western where nothing could be better: acting, filming, story, musical score... See more Rex W @RT28578097 Mar 11 I loved this movie as a kid 60 years ago, but it hasn't aged very well. The entire plot is Hollywood nonsense. At the very end, after the final battle, the village people went right back to their daily routines, as if the recent bloodbath had never happened. See more Kevin P @RT55971421 Jan 21 A classic and highly influential Western that's very likable and entertaining. It's actually a remake of Seven Samurai. The titular seven are all very likable with distinct personalities, backstories, and skillets. The film's soundtrack is iconic and very uplifting. The Bandit leader Calvera is very memorable and charismatic. I appreciate that the villagers are less cartoonishly pathetic in this version compared to the villagers in Seven Samurai. I liked the slick Cajun leader of the hired guns Chris. It's cool to have a French-accented cowboy as the lead. It's fun to watch the cowboys teach the farmers how to shoot rifles. The final showdown is very exciting, as the cowboys and farmers defeat the bandits while losing 4 of their own in the process. It's a mildly bittersweet, but ultimately happy ending that's more uplifting than the original Seven Samurai. It's a solid remake that does its own thing while still understanding the core appeal of the original story. See more Matthew D @OceanSage Sep 30 A fun Western remake of Seven Samurai. The Magnificent Seven is entertaining and enduring as a classic western. It brings the desert small town setting life with vibrant characters and dynamic performances. It pales in comparison to its originator Seven Samurai (1954). However, most audiences will have a good time watching these old megastars battle it out with the greedy villain played wonderfully by Eli Wallach. Yul Brynner is very cool as the older contract hero for hire. Steve McQueen is very funny and cool as the loyal friend and marksman. Charles Bronson is a manly figure of empathy and strength. I liked him a lot in this early young role of Bronson's. I should certainly mention the youngest lead Horst Bucholz. Bucholz comes across like a thoughtful actor with fiery passion similar to the then deceased legend James Dean. Bucholz captures the intensity and ridiculous aspects to his character. He's a delight to watch. The main theme is as iconic as The Magnificent Seven's cast. I think much of the direction, cinematography, choreography, and plotting is clearly a worse verse of Seven Samurai. Even with the less than ideal parts, The Magnificent Seven rises up as a better film than it has any right to be honestly. See more Frans B @FransB Aug 21 This stands as a beacon in good old fashioned Western themed filmmaking. Those were the days when men were of steel and ships of wood hey? 😜 John Sturgis ushered in a new era with this movie. Great story, amazing ensemble of a cast who all excels in character. Great cinematography, amazing locations. Absolute benchmark of a movie See more Read all reviews

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