The Magnificent Seven (2016) Movie Review: Denzel Washington Leads a Classic Western Revival

We came across this movie on Amazon Prime, but for some reason, it kept buffering and freezing every five minutes or so. We got frustrated with that and found somewhere else to watch it. Amazon Prime could definitely improve their streaming experience.

This is a film with a familiar theme. You have a town, back in the old western days, which is being taken over by a wealthy man. He forces people out of their homes and uses hired enforcers to deal harshly with anyone who objects. He even controls the Sheriff and burns down a church. The character is clearly portrayed as the antagonist.

That’s when Denzel comes along. His character, Chisholm, is a lawman serving some warrants. He is approached by a young woman whose husband was murdered, and she asks him to help save the town. At first, he is hesitant but eventually agrees to help. For him, it becomes personal. He gathers a diverse group of allies to assist him on this mission. These individuals make for an unlikely team, but it works out.

They set out to train the townspeople, who have never fought before. It seems like a tough task, but these men and women are willing to fight and risk their lives. What more can a leader ask for in a soldier?

This movie is from 2016, though there are a few other movies with the same name from the 60s. I might check those out someday. This movie was really great, and you’ll see some familiar faces in it. It’s a bit “old” relatively speaking, but definitely worth a watch!