Preparing to depart, Chris and Vin admit they have become emotionally attached to the village. [46], In the United States and Canada, The Magnificent Seven was released alongside Storks, and was projected to open to around $30 million, with some estimates going as high as $50 million, which would have made it one of the biggest September debuts of all-time. We'll always lose. [2] The film had a global 2D IMAX opening of $4.3 million from 606 theaters. Not saying that this is my favorite film genre, because it's not even close, just that I'm more open to enjoy them than I would have before. The director Fuqua, for his part, has a sturdier grounding in American history than most of his forbears. The Cheers episode "Diane Chambers Day" (season 4, episode 22) revolves around the bar denizens being invited to watch The Magnificent Seven and ends with them singing an a cappella version of the theme. 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Not to mention a racist, but, naturally, being an awful human being has nothing to do with his performances on-screen. and the Only 20 left in stock - order soon. The three surviving gunmen ride out of town. With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), the desperate townspeople employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns. It's a lame last shot, to be honest. But did you notice, you ain't gettin'. Seven gunmen from a variety of backgrounds are brought together by a vengeful young widow to protect her town from the private army of a destructive industrialist.Seven gunmen from a variety of backgrounds are brought together by a vengeful young widow to protect her town from the private army of a destructive industrialist.Seven gunmen from a variety of backgrounds are brought together by a vengeful young widow to protect her town from the private army of a destructive industrialist. I asked him that same question, "Why? On the other side of that, however, is the fact that there's actually very little character development done within the seven mercenaries hired by this town to get rid of this industrialist, Bartholomew Bogue (a great, villainous name), who's trying to force them out of their land with the help of his Blackstone agents, who kill several of the homesteaders to prove their point. This was a bit of your typical shoot em up western, it just had a great cast. Instead of trying not to do what someone else did. Escape Artists, The gunmen infiltrate the village and a gunfight breaks out. That's perfectly fine, even if it's a little antiquated. I feud with studios."[22]. They are impressed by Chris Adams, a veteran Cajun gunslinger, and approach him for advice. It just brings to mind the question as to what would we be the point of doing this with CG??? Part of the closing credits are a montage of the Magnificent Seven and their actor credits, which ends with a big red seven that contains the faces of the seven. Some days later Calvera and his bandits arrive in force. This is a story of people who are . A similar-sounding (but different) tune was used for Victoria Bitter beer in Australia, as was a similar-sounding (but different) tune for the introduction to the National Geographic television show. But I just felt that if the movie had been cut down, it would have helped with the pacing. Despite the meager pay offered, he finds five willing gunmen. LStar Capital, Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. Image Via United Artists. But, in spite of all its flaws, the movie more than makes up for it with its gunfights and, particularly, the Battle for Rose Creek is quite excellent in its choreography, chaos and gunfights. Chisolm recruits an eclectic group of gunslingers to take on Bogue and his ruthless henchmen. They do a decent job at making it feel like a tight-knit community, but you still don't care about them that much. [13][14][15], Script credit was a subject of contention. "[35] Richard L. Coe of The Washington Post called the film "rough, tough, funny and splashy most of the way. The film's score is by Elmer Bernstein. Seven gunfighters are hired by Mexican peasants to liberate their village from oppressive bandits. The ensemble cast includes Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter, James Coburn, and Horst Buchholz as a group of seven gunfighters, and Eli Wallach as their main antagonist. [13][25] Washington did not watch the original film in preparation but has seen Seven Samurai. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges ; 79 on the AFI's list of American cinema's 100 most-thrilling films. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. So, while I understand, I feel that a bit too much time is taken with this. 2 hr 8 mins. Bogue is like Donald Trump, except Bogue's not as evil. Here's the thing about Seven Samurai, I have the Criterion Collection special edition DVD (which is something like four discs), on a shelf right now. The Magnificent Seven provides a good amount of action and charm despite its slow start and predictability; regardless, an entertaining flick with a star-drenched team to revel in. Either way, he's too much fun to watch. [9], The film had its world premiere at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8,[39][40] and served as the closing-night film at the Venice Film Festival on September 9, 2016. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Some people revere John Wayne as a western legend and, to be sure, he is, but he was a terrible actor who took this way too seriously. Seven gunmen from a variety of backgrounds are brought together by a vengeful young widow to protect her town from the private army of a destructive industri. Coming Soon. 2h 8m, Distributor: Western 1969 1 hr 46 min. The Original is still the far superior film. With a deadly showdown on the horizon, the seven mercenaries soon find themselves fighting for more than just money once the bullets start to fly. Harry pleads to know what they were fighting for, and Chris lies about a hidden gold mine to let Harry believe he died for a fortune; Harry smiles before dying. When he asked to test the voice for Fuqua, the director refused to listen, instructing the actor to surprise him with it in his first scene, which resulted in a delighted Fuqua laughing so hard that he almost ruined the take. [45], The Magnificent Seven grossed $93.4 million in the United States and Canada, and $68.9 million in other countries, for a worldwide total of $162.4 million, against a net production budget of $90 million. Lee finds the nerve to burst into a house where several villagers are being held, shooting their captors and releasing the prisoners to join the fight but is gunned down as he leaves the house. Characters drink, smoke, get in fights, shoot at one another, and often display racist and sexist tendencies. He loves the ladies. The remaining bandits take flight. Released in October 1960, The Magnificent Seven was something of a commercial success, but not quite a . [51] It made $1.75 million from Thursday previews and $12.7 million on its first day. Seven gunmen from a variety of backgrounds are brought together by a vengeful young widow to protect her town from the private army of a destructive industrialist. Moreover, he and his siblings were barred from going to the movies by his father, a minister in a church. The screenplay by William Roberts is a remake in an Old Weststyle of Akira Kurosawa's 1954 Japanese film Seven Samurai (itself initially released in the United States as The Magnificent Seven). [8] He had stumbled upon Fuqua and Washington during the New York premiere of The Equalizer in 2014 and, upon learning that a remake was in the works, asked Fuqua to cast him. The Old West-style movies were really popular during the Golden Age of Hollywood in the 1950s and 1960s, but this movie overshadowed most of the Western content that was released at the time. The genre has had several recent box office flops, such as Cowboys & Aliens (2011) and The Lone Ranger (2013), but has also found success in films like True Grit (2010) and Django Unchained (2012). The Magnificent Seven is an American western television series based on the 1960 film, which was itself a remake of the 1954 Japanese film Seven Samurai.The series was developed by Pen Densham and John Watson and premiered on CBS on January 3, 1998, running for two seasons through July 3, 2000. [41] The film is also ranked No. In 2005, the score for The Magnificent Seven was listed at No. [4] The film received mixed reviews from critics, where the cast, action sequences and the score were praised, but the story and screenplay received criticism. Portions of the theme play as the train exits the Grand Canyon diorama tunnel behind Phantom Manor, enters Frontierland, and travels along the bank of the Rivers of the Far West. English, Director: The Magnificent Seven, a remake of the film with the same title, was released in 2016, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starred Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D'Onofrio, Lee Byung-hun, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Martin Sensmeier and Peter Sarsgaard. [6] In December 2013, Cruise reportedly left the project while John Lee Hancock was brought in to write a new draft of the script. Despite hundreds of shots and explosions, only men's bodies are on the ground, no dead or wounded horses. Read critic reviews. But, as I've gotten older, I've come to appreciate a good western more than I probably would have before. Released in 1981, it was the third single from the Clash's fourth album, Sandinista!. The Magnificent Seven: Growing up after their golden 1996 Olympics. I don't know if I'm forgetting anyone else's 'arc', but that's just the major stuff that comes to mind. $22.88 $ 22. None were as successful as the original film. Advertisement. Celebrating the centenary of Maestro Elmer Bernstein, Quartet Records and MGM are proud to present a mammoth, deluxe 4-CD collection with the original iconic Magnificent Seven saga that comprises four films produced between 1960 and 1972, all of them scored by the great Elmer Bernstein . I suppose I should start out with the positives. She followed with a . Meyers, Richard (2001). Hit the town, he drinks his wages. "[17] The actors were cast between December 2014 and July 2015. Yul Brynner returned as Chris Adams for Return of the Seven, but was replaced in the sequels by George Kennedy and Lee Van Cleef. View in iTunes. Both the 1960 original and the 2016 remake follow the same general story that was put forward by Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai a town full of innocent villagers need help because a gang of bandits keep . Arriving at the village, they work with the villagers to build fortifications and train them to defend themselves. [47][48][49][50] The film opened in 3,674 theaters, and had the benefit of playing in all IMAX theaters for one week, and in a number of premium large formats and D-Box screens. THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN: John Sturges's remake of Akira Kurosawa's 1954 classic THE SEVEN SAMURAI has become an influential film in its own right. [18][19][20][21] At one point, Jason Momoa was in talks to join the project, but had had to leave because he was already booked to play Aquaman. A gang of bandits led by Calvera periodically raids a poor Mexican village for food and supplies. The remake of the famed-western doesn't offer up anything revitalizing or innovative to make it superior but does supply enough in its third-act to make for a solid shoot-em-up effort. Copyright Fandango. Robert Vaughn was a recurring guest star, a judge who hires the seven to protect the town in which his widowed daughter-in-law and his grandson live. Bernstein's music is a genre-defining masterpiece. 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Whether it's The Dirty Dozen (1967), Young Guns (1988), The Expendables (2010), or the current massive franchises in the Fast & Furious . It scored the third biggest Western opening (not accounting for inflation), behind Rango ($38.1 million) and Cowboys & Aliens ($36.4 million). 54 Metascore. Marshal, who expresses interest only after hearing of Bogue's involvement. For the film initially released as "The Magnificent Seven" in the US, see. And for most of the time, this film works. Don't you ever stop, a long enough to start. Robicheaux, haunted by his experiences in the Civil War and fearing his own death if he kills again, leaves the town the night before Bogue's arrival; Emma volunteers to take his place. Sony Pictures Entertainment, Production Co: It's two hours of hardcore, shoot-em-up pow and it's entertaining as hell. Rating: The film was shot by cinematographer Charles Lang in a 35mm anamorphic format using Panavision lenses. At least who survives the film is partially surprising. Three of Calvera's men are dispatched to reconnoitre the village; due to a mistake by Chico, the seven are forced to kill all three rather than capture at least one. ", Vin: He said, "It seemed to be a good idea at the time.". I, sadly, have not yet seen Seven Samurai and I've had this DVD for a while too. If I'm being honest, I certainly thought that while this film had its flaws, by and large, it's quite an entertaining western. "[26][27] As with his previous films, Washington would start off the day by kneeling down and praying, asking for forgiveness for all his wrongdoings. David Kallaway as Turner, the town blacksmith. "[5] It is the second most shown film in U.S. television history, behind only The Wizard of Oz. Although the film received only mixed reviews. The townspeople return to Rose Creek and thank Chisholm, Vasquez, and Red Harvest for their service as they ride off. As they stop atop a hill overlooking the village, Chico parts company with them, realizing he wants to stay with Petra. An inside joke for film buffs, the Magnificent Seven theme played when James Bond threw on a serape and hopped on a horse in 1979's Moonraker. That's neither here nor there, of course. Or fastest delivery Fri, Mar 3 . I've seen a number of faster-moving and better westerns but few with a cast this good that's still entertaining. Horne protects a wounded Teddy from gunfire, but is killed by Denali; Denali then prepares to kill Emma but Red Harvest saves her and kills him, calling him "a disgrace" before slaughtering him. However, once Mirisch had acquired the rights and finalized a deal with United Artists, Brynner was sued for breach of contract by Quinn, who claimed that he and Brynner had developed the concept together and had worked out many of the film's details before the two had a falling-out. Menu. Chris takes his gun and puts it on desk. The 2008 J-pop song "goe Diamond" by AKB48 also used part of the main theme. Todd Black, Writer: But, once again, they don't really do much with any of these characters and the stories they might have had to tell. Regardless, if I had seen Seven Samurai I'd be, roughly, familiar with this and the original, so that's my bad and something that, if not tonight, I hope to rectify by the end of the year. You're almost there! Mille Fleurs is the most run-down of all of the Magnificent Seven. And this movie, honestly, might be one of them. [3] Chisolm had his mother raped/murdered and his sisters were murdered by Blackstone agents before they attempted to kill him. Of course there had to be a remake of one of the greatest western movies of all times, you can't blame them for trying. In the VHS video version Chris jumps at Chico just in that moment when he wants to pull the gun. An evil man must be stopped, and so seven guys get together and form an unexpectedly powerful team by combining their unique skill sets. Yul Brynner as Chris, Steve McQueen as Vin, Charles Bronson as O'Reilly, Robert Vaughn as Lee, Brad Dexter as Harry Luck, James Coburn as Britt and Horst Buchholz as Chico are all imbedded into the psyche of anyone who ever saw this movie and felt its . "[13] Fuqua said that Washington, with whom he had twice collaborated, was his first choice to be cast irrespective of the role. The Magnificent Seven. The barristers are so delicately carved that I can only imagine what the inside of the home looks like. Though, to be fair, if the movie didn't really do much with its protagonists, I don't think anyone could have reasonably expected them to do much with the people of Rose Creek. [35][36][37] Other locations include St. Francisville; Zachary, Louisiana; Jackson, Louisiana: Ridgway, Colorado; and New Mexico. The Magnificent Seven (1960) The Magnificent Seven is a 1960 American Western film and today is hailed as the best Western movie of all time. The direction was just okay, nothing in the cinematography quite stands out. Having said all of that, what'd I think about this movie? [41] The film was originally set to be released on January 13, 2017;[42] however in February 2016, Sony Pictures Entertainment moved the release date to September 23, 2016. [59] The following weekend, it opened in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Spain, and Russia,[49] and grossed $19.2 million from 63 markets (including Korea). In terms of Chisolm, though, this is all revealed in the climax of the movie, as he's choking Bogue in the church. 88. . Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". Solo Piano. The seven gunmen are escorted some distance from the village, where their weapons are returned to them. Director Paul Wendkos. [61] On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 64%, based on 311 reviews, with an average rating of 6.02/10. Looking to watch The Magnificent Seven (2016)? Chisholm confronts and easily guns down the two remaining mercenaries before disarming Bogue. In 1879, robber baron and gold mining tycoon Bartholomew Bogue, accompanied by an army of hired guns, forcefully seizes control of the American frontier town of Rose Creek and compels the citizens to work as cheap labor for his mine. The Magnificent Seven premiered on September 8, 2016, at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival, and was released in the United States on September 23, 2016, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Sony Pictures Releasing through its Columbia Pictures label, in conventional and IMAX theatres. It is a remake of the 1960 film of the same name, itself an adaptation of the 1954 Japanese film Seven Samurai. For me, I always had my grandmother in my mind when making a film. One day, he just took all his clothes off and jumped in a mess of cactus. Celtic Football Club (Glasgow, Scotland) used the theme music whenever Henrik Larsson scored a goal. The site pointed out that "the trick is keeping their budgets reasonable," unlike The Lone Ranger, which cost $215 million to make, and Cowboys & Aliens, which cost $163 million. In fact, if I look up to my left, I can see it at the bottom of the shelf, with several other DVDs on top of it. "[68], Peter Travers of Rolling Stone gave the film three out of four stars, saying, "The new Seven isn't aiming for cinema immortality. Find out where The Magnificent Seven (2016) is streaming, if The Magnificent Seven (2016) is on Netflix, and get news and updates, on Decider. Regal 'Currently recognizable actors' hardly seems like a good justification. 3.5/5, Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head: Season 2, Link to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 5, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to RT25: Celebrating 25 Years of Rotten Tomatoes, Link to Betty Gilpin & Co. on Deciphering, PG-13 (Sequences of Western Violence|Historical Smoking|Some Language|Suggestive Material), Western, [46], The Magnificent Seven received mixed reviews, with critics praising the cast, action sequences, and score, but stating that the film did not offer much originality or innovation. Three sequels were eventually made: Return of the Seven (1966), Guns of the Magnificent Seven (1969), and The Magnificent Seven Ride! Sam Chisolm: What we lost in the fire, we found in the ashes. He has said that there is therefore a strong need for people to step up and serve, which is what samurai means "to serve". wide, Release Date (Streaming): Terms and Policies And that's the case here as well and, for the most part, it's all practical, which makes this even more impressive. Adaptational Diversity: The Magnificent Seven in the original film were mostly white aside from the half-Irish/half-Mexican Bernard O'Reilly and there were no major female characters aside from Chico's love interest Petra. The villagers celebrate, believing Calvera will not return. The Magnificent Seven has the stars and the production values to open big, and probably will. This page was last edited on 15 April 2023, at 20:01. "[38] The Monthly Film Bulletin called the casting of Yul Brynner and Horst Buchholz "curious" and thought Chico's decision to stay put was "the film's most completely unbelievable contrivance," but still thought that "the film manages to be both impressive and likeable. [46][47], On April 14, 2023, it was announced that MGM are rebooting their film franchise for film and tv including The Magnificent Seven.[48]. The location filming was in Cuernavaca, Durango, and Tepoztln and at the Churubusco Studios. Village Roadshow Pictures, Affably Evil: Calvera qualifies as either this or Faux Affably Evil. Presenting Superhit Full Action Movie In English (Hollywood Movies, Hollywood Action Movies, Adventure Movies) "The Magnificent Seven". Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! Taking their few objects of value, three villagers ride to a town just inside the United States border hoping to barter for weapons. On the advice of the village elder, they decide to fight back. [31] For the role, D'Onofrio developed a raw, high-pitched voice to give the impression of a man who has lived in the wilderness for years without speaking to people. Parents need to know that The Magnificent Seven is a classic Western filled with gun violence. How often are actors like Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Coburn and Eli Wallach boring..or all in the same movie? At the 33rd Academy Awards, the score was nominated for Best Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture, losing to Ernest Gold's score for Exodus. Guns Of The Magnificent Seven. The theme from. 99. Listen to The Magnificent Seven (Original Cast Recording) by Julia Meinwald & Gordon Leary on Apple Music. Magnificent Seven (2016) / The Magnificent Seven (1960) [DVD-2 Pack] No reviews. Carrie Lazar as Leni Frankel, another widow in Rose Creek with a baby. The original movie was inspired by Akira Kurosawa's seminal masterpiece Seven Samurai. During the making of the film, Yul Brynner (Chris) remarked that Eli Wallach was too benevolent. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. The Magnificent Seven is a 2016 American western film directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by Nic Pizzolatto and Richard Wenk.It is a reimagination of the 1960 western film of the same name, which in turn was a remake of the 1954 Japanese film Seven Samurai.The film stars Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D'Onofrio, Lee Byung-hun, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo,Martin Sensmeier, Haley . It's not like it'll revolutionize how people put together action sequences in westerns, but it is a top-notch scene regardless. Steve McQueen wears Levi jeans with the famous red tab. The Magnificent Seven 43x28 Framed Art Print by Casaro, Renato . Purchase options and add-ons . the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. [25] Pratt began watching Western films at the age of 31, while filming in London, and credits Gary Cooper for revitalizing his perspective towards the genre. Again, they're just there to give these men something to fight for. 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