The original The Magnificent Seven (Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson etc) was NOT the original. It was a remake, almost scene for scene from the japanese classic The Seven Samurai by Akira Kurosawa. Adapted so they used guns instead of swords. Hate to be pedantic but the word original should be used in reference to the proper movie.
The Magnificent Seven
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I know that one wasn't the original, but it was the original English speaking one.
I loved the new one, and can't wait for it to be on DVD.
I loved the new one, and can't wait for it to be on DVD.
I've seen the new version now..... A straight MEH imo. The remake of True Grit was much better. It isnt bad but nothing to write home about and can't compare even close to the version with Brynner, McQueen, Bronson, Coburn etc. I agree that Washington and D'Onofrio are good actors but here they are not up to their best.
I have to totally disagree with you. I saw the remake of Magnificent 7 and thought it needs to be considered on it'd own merit. Noisy and a lot of fun with a satisfying end. Modern, but with a nod to old style Hollywood westerns as in Denzel staying immaculate through the entire film. As for the remake of True Grit I think it was pointless and awful. IMO John Wayne is turning in his grave seeing the travesty of the 'new' rooster Cogburn.
I considered it on its own merits. And for me they were not high. A typical MEH movie. So you are totally right. We totally disagree. Isnt that nice? Wouldn't it be boring if everyone agreed?
Agreed. Life would be so boring if we all liked the same things.
I ended up not seeing it. Plan on picking up the DVD when it drops.
it's such a pity that Hollywood churn out these movies and give them so much hype in their reveal all trailers - otherwise we might actually enjoy them for what they are.
I'm sick of the trailers giving away the entire story of a movie to the point I walk away from them now .
I caught the trailer for Hacksaw ridge just before I went to see it- and they only went and showed the final minutes of the movies big finish in the trailer. really!
I'm trying real hard to avoid the 'arrival' trailer - but have already had that spoiled by seeing one reveal
Let's not forget Roger Corman's Battle Beyond The Stars (1980), making this the third remake (unless there are others which have slipped in somewhere).
For me, this was A Magnificent Seven, not THE Magnificent Seven.
You aren't! I usually get the big dills, too!! P.s., They're even better if you dip them in nacho cheese!
You aren't! I usually get the big dills, too!! P.s., They're even better if you dip them in nacho cheese!
who is Nacho?
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