The Magnificent Seven Ride

I just watched this movie the other night. It was full of excitement. Thank you for my order.

I grew up with the original THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (1960) to the extent that it became an integral part of my youth. I greeted RETURN OF THE SEVEN (1966) with open arms and grew to endear GUNS OF THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (1968). I first saw THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN RIDE! in 1972 on its initial theatrical release. In many ways it brakes away from the story line formula established by its three predecessors and in some ways is a disappointment.The character of Chris, the leader of the seven now portrayed by Lee Van Cleef, is a complete departure from that established by Yul Brynner in THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN and again in RETURN OF THE SEVEN. Instead of a noble gunslinger that skirts the law, Lee Van Cleef's Chris is a cynical lawman who shoots first and asks questions latter. We see Van Cleef reluctant to help an old friend (Ralph Waite) who desperately needs his aid. Van Cleef's Chris is even happily married (to Mariette Hartley) as opposed to Brynner's Chris who was the immitigable stoic yet virtuous loner.Much of the plot also goes against formula except for the conflict and climax which ultimately has the seven going up against seemingly insurmountable odds from yet another bandit leader. The earlier part of the film has lawman Chris pursued by journalist Noah Forbes (Michael Callan) who is bent on making him a legendary Western hero in print. It also deals with Chris avenging the murder and ravaging of his wife by a pair of young thugs (Gary Busey and Hank Allan). Gradually the film falls into the formula of the seven coming to the rescue of the downtrodden once again. Interestingly, the film once again breaks formula when Chris recruits the seven. After signing on journalist Forbes, we get shades of THE DIRTY DOZEN when Chris goes to the territorial prison to recruit five inmates to round out the seven. These men are portrayed by Ed Lauter, Luke Askew, James B. Sikking, Pedro Armendariz Jr. and Bill Lucking.The film's budget looks terribly feeble in comparison to its three predecessors. It looks like a "back lot" production. Even Elmer Bernstein's score has lost its majestic quality. The orchestra sounds as if it were manned far below that of a standard size symphony, which can not be blamed on Bernstein if that's what the budget allowed. Some of the film's strong points are its witty dialog, an excellent performance by Luke Askew and the preparation and defense of the village by the seven.THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN RIDE! seems much less like the fourth film in a movie series but rather a half-hearted effort to turn out one more story that may have looked more effective on television than on the big screen. The presence of Stefanie Powers as the love interest even seems to reinforce this impression. In some ways THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN RIDE! is an appropriate end to this quartet of films. It was really a reflection of the times. It represented an end of an era when the Western once rode tall in the saddle of the silver screen. By 1972 that era was sadly coming to an end. Looking back with affection I am now glad that Lee Van Cleef, a true veteran of the Western, ended this one on a note of endearing optimism. The spirit of those magnificent seven men will always live in our hearts.

Enjoyed this film because of Lee Van Cleef. My God, can this man kiss! Great face, great nose, elegant.His voice is amazing as well although he doesn't need it to get his point across. Too bad he didn't star in the fiirstfilm. He would have been superior to Brynner, who was totally out of place with his accent and had nowhere near the presence of Van Cleef.They say McQueen had been a real scene stealer. Not with Van Cleef. Lee would have stared him down with his angel eyes.

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The Magnificent 7, an exciting action type western. For once Lee Van Cleef gets to be the good guy in this film. Van Cleef has been in a lot of westerns. There isn't any film with Van Cleef I didn't like. Justice has a number: seven. Once again a town is over run by outlaws. The brave 7 gunfighters come to the rescue. You'll enjoy seeing Lee Van Cleef play the good-guy in this movie.

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Being a Spaghetti Western fanatic, this movie does not stand out as exemplary or even outstanding - it isn't a Spaghetti Western but rather a Hollywood movie within the genre of westerns. Without Lee Van Cleef in the lead, the movie wouldn't be worth anything. The theme of the story is a familiar and well used one particularly in the Western and war movie genres. A Marshall recruits a gang of incarcerated criminals to take on a vicious, notorious gang who are terrorizing the area and in particular a village composed (naturally) of women. The now iconic theme music was responsible for this movie being touted as "one of the best". For Western movie collectors, this movie really cannot be omitted, but it certainly isn't one of the best.

Older western with those great old stars of yesteryear. Just one of the icons that so many of us still remember. I did enjoy this movie. Great rainy day movie to watch.

Je suis content de ma commande et je vais pouvoir passé ce film, arrivé en bon état et dans le temps indiquer merci a vous

This is the best of this series of films!Stephanie powers is a real Wow!

Personnages crédibles aux caractères bien cernés, Lee Van Cleef par sa présence dirige ses mercenaires avec sobriété et efficacité, l'un de ses meilleurs films par rapport à ses film italiens,les seconds roles sont excellents , bien campés aux réaction humaines donc attachants. Pas de temps mort , rien d'inutile, donc on s'intéresse à l'histoire qui n'est pas prévisible , les chevauchées se passent dans de beaux paysages, parfait pour l' amateur de westerns que je suis.

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flim vraiment super a achete qui vous deteste tout les acteurs sont vraiment joue super bien on se laisse pas de le regardé tout le temps