With the town of Rose Creek under the threat of seizure by Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), townswoman Emma Cullen (Haley Bennett) calls upon the help of Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington) and six of the baddest men in the wild wild west to help eliminate the threat. One of the first things that jumps out at me about The Magnificent Seven is the great balance that the film offers. Often times when you have a film that has so many stars and people that command screen time, certain things can get lost in the shuffle. I'm looking at you, Suicide Squad...Magnificent Seven manages to bounce seamlessly back and forth between action-heavy scenes, character convos, and plot development without sacrificing any of the three.
I read about the cast before the The Magnificent Seven was released and I knew right away that the film had a chance to be special if they did things the right away. I'm happy to report that the cast definitely didn't disappoint and served to be one of the many highlights of the film. Yes, Denzel was amazing as Chisolm and, yes, Chris Pratt did an excellent job as always in his role of Josh Faraday. It was the rest of the cast's chemistry and strong performances that really did the film justice. One of my personal favorites was Ethan Hawke in his role as Goodnight Robicheaux, a cant-miss gunslinger who is struggling with the issues of his past. Out of all of the characters, I considered him to be the most relatable but you'll have to see the movie to learn why.
It's a film that leaves a little something for everyone, even those that hate westerns. Not only does every character harbor a unique quality and story, but those qualities come together to produce some pretty amazing moments. The action is exciting, sharp, and really helps keep you rooted into the center of the movie. You'll find yourself having a grand ole time as the film is also stacked with comedic dialogue and random funny moments.
Though this review is on the shorter side, I highly recommend The Magnificent Seven. One of my favorite films this year. I give it a 98.
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