Die glorreichen Sieben

A legendary western with an amazing soundtrack that can be watched over and over again without getting tired. And you know who I was rooting for the most? Robert Vaughn. His is an ambiguous character who keeps himself on the sidelines in order to survive, and only at the very end he behaves in a way no one would expect him to… (13.04.2003)

Who would have thought that I would have to go get justice in a movie? I got used to the fact that life isn’t fair. But I had no idea this movie would get me off my chair and that it would immediately make me feel better. And this was the second time I’d seen it. It simply wasn’t as powerful the first time. It almost seems to me that I only started to truly discover Westerns after I turned 20. When I was a kid, a lot of the manly and honest moments were lost on me – I didn’t recognize or understand them. Now that I’m a bit older, I think I get like every third sentence, utterance or look and it’s clear to me that there cannot possibly be a manlier movie than this one. The great lines, excellent characters and great story, I will simply never forget those things. And the same way, if I ever need to take a break from this often-depressing world, I will know that The Magnificent Seven will always be here for me. There are seven roles that are so good that picking one as the best one would not do the movie justice. (10.10.2014)

Superb and a true timeless classic. But it's not the best western, nor is it the most accomplished remake or even the best Kurosawa remake. Why not? Because Sergio Leone is the only correct answer to the above three boxes. (12.02.2008)

Classic westerns experienced their golden age in the 1940s and 1950s and this film can be considered one of their peaks. It contains all the necessary genre props and elements, and it differs from its genre predecessors with technical improvements - sound, color, and format, as well as a strong cast and meticulous treatment. A treat for genre enthusiasts. The plot is not original, as it is a remake of Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai. As a form, the classic western feels a bit outdated - it never had much in common with the real history of the settlement of the American continent, and I also dislike the stereotypical characters of the usual western scheme. But why not admire all those naive western elements for a moment, such as the lightning-fast drawing of guns, rapid shooting without reloading, or the endless supply of dispatched outlaws from a supposedly forty-member gang, if it is presented in such a finely crafted form? The quality of the music will also leave a lasting impression. Overall impression: 75%. (25.07.2006)

A classic. A gang of gunslingers who arrive in a small village to protect the peasants there. One of the few westerns that I really like. Great actors, flawless music and an atmosphere that gets right under your skin. A really well-made remake of Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai that perhaps became even better-known than the original. (01.07.2006)

Absolut tolle Musik, tolle Besetzung, tolle Atmosphäre und tolle Dialoge voller Buzzwords, die selbst den härtesten Jungs ein frohes Lächeln ins Gesicht zaubern können. Ein Film, den ich mir jederzeit sehr gerne anschaue und zu dem ich eine sehr starke Verbindung habe, da es der Lieblingsfilm meines Vaters war. (28.11.2015)

A simple but beautifully crafted story with likeable characters, great music and ubiquitous gunfights. What more could you ask for in this genre? (29.04.2011)

"I'm really glad that this western made it to the cinemas as part of the 'Project 100', because seeing it on the big screen, especially in great quality, except for a few scenes, was just an awesome experience. And even though the cinema was half empty, it was still a great experience that I enjoyed. Excellent story, which is still simple but still excellent. The childhood nostalgia was present in the right amount, but in the original, it's even better." (15.02.2016)