On New Years, we watched the new version of the Magnificent Seven. I obviously was in the wrong group, because I was the only one who saw the original. If you haven't seen it, and still plan to, don't read the rest of this...I will spoil it.
I thought Chris Pratt did a really good job.... but he is no where near the caliber of Steve McQueen. I can't really put my finger on it, but McQueen had a swagger or a sense of not wanting to live a "safe" life. This is really driven home with the scene when the farmer tells him to stay and get a normal job that is "safe". Christ Pratt showed more of a joker character, who did it to get his horse back (obviously he does it for more reasons than that, but that is what he tries to convey).
I also thought Denzel did a great job. I liked Brynner's character better, but Denzel's was still great. Did I ever mention I am related to Brynner . Very distant, but still.... that makes me cool right?
I think I liked the rest of the Seven in the newer movie, than the older one. I think they were better developed and more memorable. I doubt the main girl in the newer one would have worn that dress. Also, I doubt a Gatling gun would have that kind of range.
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