Movie Review -- 'The Magnificent Seven' Doesn't Match the Original, But Still Full of Thrills
Posted by Jason Ingolfsland on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 12:00 AM
By Jason Ingolfsland / September 26, 2016
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Westerns and remakes run at the core of Hollywood tradition so much that it’s surprising it took the studios this long to get to The Magnificent Seven. Originally a remake of the cinematic classic Seven Samurai by legendary director Akira Kurosawa, The Magnificent Seven tells a story that deeply resonates because it has all the right ingredients: underdog heroes, revenge, righteous indignation, and standing up to ruthless villains even when the cards are stacked against you.
While Director Antoine Fuqua does...