It’s strange to see Lee Van Cleef stepping into Yul Brynner's well-known part as "Chris," portraying a US Marshal brought in to assemble a group for safeguarding a rural community from the attacks of “De Toro,” portrayed by Ron Stein. The casting choices feel peculiar, really. Stefanie Powers doesn’t quite manage to be believable as the romantic interest, “Laurie,” and Mickey Callan isn't convincing either as "Noah"—…

It’s often said that the initial experience is unmatched, and “Magnificent Seven” truly was an excellent movie—one worthy of remembrance and considered among the great Westerns. The series continued with several sequels, but they weren't needed, and it would have been better if those films hadn't been made at all. This installment serves as the third and final sequel to “Magnificent Seven.” We see a complete chang…