Seven Samurai or The Magnificent Seven

[moviesceleton]

Personally, I've always considered the "which one I think is the better film vs. which one is my favorite" debate to be absolute bullshit.  They're the same thing.

I can make the difference between an entertainment flick and an art film. How could it be even possible to rate - lets say Braindead on the same scale as Schindler's List?! They are both 10/10 but would I ever compare Braindead to Schindler? No, because they are totally different kind of  movies, and that's why I can't say which is my favorite. But, of course saying: "This movie bored me to death but it's still great 'cause it's a classic" is stupid (not saying that anyone here has said so).

I've seen only SS... In fact I can't say I have seen even that because the circumstances were so bad that I would be embarrased to tell how bad 

[PowerRR]

The Magnificent Seven was good ...I guess ...but mighty flaws. Seven Samurai is better in just about every way.

[Tucumcari Bound]

The Magnificent Seven was good ...I guess ...but mighty flaws. Seven Samurai is better in just about every way.

And what do you think they mighty flaws were?

[Kurug3n]

Weinsteins Making Big Investment in Asian-Based Movies

The Weinstein Co. announced plans Wednesday to invest $285 million In Asian-themed projects, including a remake of the 1954 Kurosawa film The Seven Samurai. In a statement, company said that it had also invested an undisclosed amount in the martial arts film The Forbidden Kingdom, which pairs Jet Li and Jackie Chan. The film company founded by Bob and Harvey Weinstein said that it hopes to impart a "Western sensibility" to the productions in the hopes of producing movies that appeal to both Asia and the West.

seems the weinsteins are gonna remake Seven Samurai

[The Peacemaker]

Weinsteins Making Big Investment in Asian-Based Movies



seems the weinsteins are gonna remake Seven Samurai

We must kill the weinsteins.

[Tucumcari Bound]

Yes, what in god's name is this crap! A remake of Seven Samurai?!!?! Are you f'ing kidding me?!?!! Peacemaker is right on, we must kill the Weintein's. 

[Kurug3n]

I wonder how the Sanjuro remake will turn out

[moviesceleton]

Worst news in long time, but I could have told you that at least six months ago...

[Tucumcari Bound]

Why in god's name are they remaking such classics?!?! Who cares if some knuckleheads in this gereration refuse to watch black and white films. Let them suffer, it's their loss! Everyone feels they have to tell that story again because people won't see the originals. Well if you know anything about film, like most of us do here, we've already seen them.

[PowerRR]

The overall acting in The Magnificent Seven was below average, while the plot structure felt like a mess. It's a decent movie overall, but nothing compared to a near masterpiece like Seven Samurai.

[Tucumcari Bound]

The overall acting in The Magnificent Seven was below average, while the plot structure felt like a mess. It's a decent movie overall, but nothing compared to a near masterpiece like Seven Samurai.

The acting by Yul Brenner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Colburn, and Eli Wallach was below average?!?! I DO NOT THINK SO BUDDY! What film were you watching?

[PowerRR]

The Magnificent Seven, and yes, the acting from Yul Brenner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Colburn, and Eli Wallach was below average.

[Tucumcari Bound]

The Magnificent Seven, and yes, the acting from Yul Brenner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Colburn, and Eli Wallach was below average.

No way. 

[Jill]

Eli is absolutely great. In Seven Samurai, the lead bandit was not so characteristic.

My biggest matter with TMS is Horst Buchholz. And when I see Mifune, I find Buchholz more worse...

[The Peacemaker]

Eli is absolutely great. In Seven Samurai, the lead bandit was not so characteristic.

There was a lead bandit in Seven Samurai? I don't recall seeing him.