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Magnificent Seven (Widescreen) | 
| Director: John Sturges
Actors: Yul Brynner, Eli Wallach, Steve Mcqueen, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn
Studio: MGM
Category: DVD
List Price: CDN$ 15.98
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Rating:  79 reviews
Sales Rank: 2665
Format: Ntsc, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
DVD Layers: 2
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5 x 0.6
MPN: MGMD1001837D
ISBN: 0792849574
UPC: 027616861078
EAN: 9780792849575
ASIN: B000059TFW
Theatrical Release Date: October 23, 1960
Release Date: April 1, 2003
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Akira Kurosawa's rousing ISeven Samurai/I was a natural for an American remake--after all, the codes and conventions of ancient Japan and the Wild West (at least the mythical movie West) are not so very far apart. Thus IThe Magnificent Seven/I effortlessly turns samurai into cowboys (the same trick worked more than once: Kurosawa's IYojimbo/I became Sergio Leone's IA Fistful of Dollars/I). The beleaguered denizens of a Mexican village, weary of attacks by banditos, hire seven gunslingers to repel the invaders once and for all. The gunmen are cool and capable, with most of the actors playing them just on the cusp of '60s stardom: Steve McQueen, James Coburn, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn. The man who brings these warriors together is Yul Brynner, the baddest bald man in the West. There's nothing especially stylish about the approach of veteran director John Sturges (IThe Great Escape/I), but the storytelling is clear and strong, and the charisma of the young guns fairly flies off the screen. If that isn't enough to awaken the 12-year-old kid inside anyone, the unforgettable Elmer Bernstein music will do it: bum-bum-ba-bum, bum-ba-bum-ba-bum... Followed by three inferior sequels, IReturn of the Seven/I, IGuns of the Magnificent Seven/I, and IThe Magnificent Seven Ride!/I I--Robert Horton/I
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Akira Kurosawa's rousing ISeven Samurai/I was a natural for an American remake--after all, the codes and conventions of ancient Japan and the Wild West (at least the mythical movie West) are not so very far apart. Thus IThe Magnificent Seven/I effortlessly turns samurai into cowboys (the same trick worked more than once: Kurosawa's IYojimbo/I became Sergio Leone's IA Fistful of Dollars/I). The beleaguered denizens of a Mexican village, weary of attacks by banditos, hire seven gunslingers to repel the invaders once and for all. The gunmen are cool and capable, with most of the actors playing them just on the cusp of '60s stardom: Steve McQueen, James Coburn, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn. The man who brings these warriors together is Yul Brynner, the baddest bald man in the West. There's nothing especially stylish about the approach of veteran director John Sturges (IThe Great Escape/I), but the storytelling is clear and strong, and the charisma of the young guns fairly flies off the screen. If that isn't enough to awaken the 12-year-old kid inside anyone, the unforgettable Elmer Bernstein music will do it: bum-bum-ba-bum, bum-ba-bum-ba-bum.... Followed by three inferior sequels, IReturn of the Seven/I, IGuns of the Magnificent Seven/I, and IThe Magnificent Seven Ride!/I I--Robert Horton/I
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 Wanted to Give it 5 Stars, BUT... July 9, 2004
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie was excellent, from the brassy music to the awesome cast and storyline (from The Seven Samurai. It is just too bad that there are at least three scenes that require the viewers to leave the room until they are over. All three of these feature a certain person, played by Horst Buchholz. They say that his character's name is Chico, but I prefer to call him the Stupid Kid. He is the only damper on an otherwise perfect movie. It is a terrible shame, from his lovely appearance, as he stupidly follows the hearse, to his speech to the farmers about how cowardly they are, to his love affair with the stupid girl, to his ....oh I can't go on.....
 A review of the DVD in specific May 31, 2004
Holden Punk (Sydney, Australia)
This is a superbly remastered and restored film, It comes with some brilliant extras including original trailers and more interestingly a documentary on the film named Guns For Hire.brIf you are a fan of the actors in this classic you'll love the doco which shows what they went on to do and includes some interviews showing the actors today and telling how Yul Brynner brought this tale to life.brFor Steve McQueen fans you get a little insight into how he tries to steal every scene he appears in.brThe film is a great telling of an adventurous story based on the Toho studios film The Seven Samurai.brThe commentary features actors James Coburn, Eli Wallach, producer Walter Mirisch Ass Director Rob Reylea. It covers many interesting stories from a set which saw several stars of the time and even the wedding of Yul Brynner.brWorth a viewing.
A cultural transplant that wasn't rejected May 30, 2004
C. MCCALLISTER (The waters of the Great Lakes)
A small village in Mexico is repeatedly harassed by outlaws, and decides to hire seven gunfighters as protection. A simple idea, transplanted out of Akira Kirasawa's Seven Samurai, but when the cast is right, the film is right. Steve McQueen, James Coburn, Charles Bronson, and Robert Vaughn were all up-and-coming stars, and Yul Brynner was perfect as the essence of cold, efficient, authoritative leadership. Add an unforgettable musical score, and you have a winner.
Now we're seven. May 28, 2004
Pixels (USA)
Simply the best Western I've seen. I don't think anyone today could bring together such a fine cast and make a movie like this.br Everyone has already said so much about this great film, I don't know what else I can add!br Like I said, the cast and characters were so memorable (save for Robert Vaughn's silent character, 'Lee',who really did seem to fade into the woodwork when some personality was needed), the music is also, of course, unforgettable.br The movie wasn't filmed in any totally remarkable fashion, but with all it's other pluses, you really don't notice this.br Dialog was never cheesy or plain,and I have a boatload of quotes that I just love from this movie.br And, at a final note, for the females out there, like me, can you really say no to Vin (McQueen) and O'Reilly (Bronson), in loose buttoned shirts,perfect-fit jeans and Stetsons?br A great movie, with little bad language, and with the most bloody confrontation being the end battle between the 40 bad guys.br Get it!!
An action-adventure classic. May 27, 2004
deaner73 (Palo Alto, CA USA)
If you haven't seen this yet - see it. If you've seen it, but not on this DVD - get it. The video transfer looks great not to mention the inclusion of a sweetened audio track for Dolby 5.1 surround goodness. Also included on the disc are 2, very old-school trailers that are entertaining for it's retro kitsch factor. Finally, there is a very detailed 'making of' featurette that for once is actually worth watching.
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