I seek righteousness. But I'll take revenge. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by Nic Pizzolatto and Richard Wenk. Starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio, Byung-hun Lee, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Martin Sensmeier, Haley Bennett and Peter Sarsgard. Music is by Simon Franglen (also working from a James Horner template) and cinematography by Mauro Fiore. Seven gunmen join forces to help the town of Rose Creek, whose residents are being forced out by the ruthless capitalist Bartholomew Bogue. We’ve entered an era where films considered classics aren't untouchable anymore. Numerous titles once deemed too important for alteration are now seen as suitable for remakes, reboots, or reimaginings aimed at newer audiences. This is happening and there’s little anyone can do about it except complain amongst themselves. John Sturges’ 1960 *The Magnificent Seven* (itself a remake of Kurosawa's *Yojimbo*) is a beloved film, appreciated even by those who aren’t Western fans—and rightfully so; it deserves its status as a classic and still captivates more than fifty years after its release. So the studio executives and Antoine Fuqua took a significant risk in remaking a remake with their own version! The 2016 film was undeniably burdened by high expectations, with some even calling it bad before it came out. Those who have seen it—both fans and critics—will agree that it hasn't elevated the "Seven" formula, but crucially, the filmmakers weren’t trying to create a film destined to be considered another classic. This is clear from the extensive bonus features included on the Blu-ray releases. They achieved what they intended: to make an action-packed Western for modern audiences, and they did so with enthusiasm, style, and technical skill. A cast that clearly enjoyed themselves and delivered strong performances adds to its appeal. Fuqua updates the story by featuring a diverse group of characters, which works well, and he and his writers treat these characterizations with respect, even though more development would have been welcome. This doesn’t detract from honoring earlier Westerns. Beautiful scenery surrounds the actors, the musical score blending with nature in a familiar way. There are close-ups, striking silhouettes, impressive stunt work (involving both people and animals), stunning set design, and then there's the action. The fight sequences are expertly crafted, visually and aurally engaging, depicting death and violence in brutal yet satisfying ways. Comic relief is sprinkled throughout; while much of the dialogue wouldn’t impress great poets, moments of depth can be found. Intelligence shines through—the inclusion of PTSD for one of the main characters is a notable addition—and it's wonderful to see a Western female character with real substance (Bennett delivers an excellent performance), so good in fact she could have been one of the seven! The story is straightforward, with a needless explanation of motives tacked on at the end, and some historical inaccuracies will bother those who notice them. But if you can judge it as entertainment for this era, accepting that it isn’t trying to surpass its source material, then you're likely to have an enjoyable experience. 8/10

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