Frequently Bought Together
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Product details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Reviews
Oscar-winner George Kennedy (Cool Hand Luke; Airport; The Naked Gun) takes over the lead role of the gunslinger Chris (played in the first two films by Yul Brynner), in this the third Magnificent Seven western as once again he's asked to find men for a special job.
This time he's hired by a Mexican revolutionary to organize the rescue of their leader from a brutal army prison.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Thorny Bush
Format:DVD
...A black Mexican knife throwing pensioner with one good arm, a fatal disease, a blonde wig and a penchant for stealing horses. -No, it,s not one man...It's 'The Magnificent Seven!'.
This time it's 'The Guns of..' and it's Big George Kennedy taking the lead with a blonde in a heavy supporting role (..the wig). For me Kennedy has always been a great supporting actor and this is a bit of a stretch for him, he hasn't quite got the charisma of his predecessor but just about pulls it off (..not the wig). It's a reasonable assembly of talent, and as with 'The Return of' is carried along with the ongoing action and memorable score.
It's that band of misfits formula we all love so well. You can't not enjoy this film, so if you like your sixties westerns and cowboys with issues'n'feelings'n'stuff then you're sure to enjoy this. Adios.
This time it's 'The Guns of..' and it's Big George Kennedy taking the lead with a blonde in a heavy supporting role (..the wig). For me Kennedy has always been a great supporting actor and this is a bit of a stretch for him, he hasn't quite got the charisma of his predecessor but just about pulls it off (..not the wig). It's a reasonable assembly of talent, and as with 'The Return of' is carried along with the ongoing action and memorable score.
It's that band of misfits formula we all love so well. You can't not enjoy this film, so if you like your sixties westerns and cowboys with issues'n'feelings'n'stuff then you're sure to enjoy this. Adios.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Spike Owen
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Guns of the Magnificent Seven is directed by Paul Wendkos and written by Herman Hoffman. It stars George Kennedy, James Whitmore, Monte Markham, Reni Santoni & Joe Don Baker. Music is by Elmer Bernstein and Antonio Macasoli is the cinematographer. It's the second sequel to The Magnificent Seven which was based on Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai. Plot finds Kennedy and his assembled group of gunmen hired to rescue a revolutionary from the clutches of a Mexican dictator.
Routine but very watchable entry in the "Seven" franchise. It's nicely casted with Kennedy, Whitmore, Baker and Bernie Casey effective, and the photography from Macasoli is pleasing and makes the Spanish location feel period Mexico. There's also good value in the writing as regards the characters and their hang-ups, while the climax is high on noise and adrenalin. Clearly not a patch on the original film, and when it all comes down to it this film wasn't wanted or needed. But as it is, it's a decent time filler for those after a bit of standard gunslinging adventure. 5.5/10
Routine but very watchable entry in the "Seven" franchise. It's nicely casted with Kennedy, Whitmore, Baker and Bernie Casey effective, and the photography from Macasoli is pleasing and makes the Spanish location feel period Mexico. There's also good value in the writing as regards the characters and their hang-ups, while the climax is high on noise and adrenalin. Clearly not a patch on the original film, and when it all comes down to it this film wasn't wanted or needed. But as it is, it's a decent time filler for those after a bit of standard gunslinging adventure. 5.5/10
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
'Guns of...' is the third film of the Magnificent Seven series (there are 4 in total). Yul Bryner's Chris is replaced by George Kennedy, an actor more famed for his bad guy personna than good guy, leader of men.
If, like me, 'Return of...' was an acceptable follow up to the classic original, this film will whet your appetite once more. George Kennedy makes Chris his own. From the first moment you hear his voice at the imminent hanging, when he alone bellows 'Nooo' when asked if Keno should hang, to his curt exchanges with the Prison Commander, this is a man with grit and determination.
The story line is strong; Quintero leader of his Mexican people, is taken and held inside a prison, where several beatings are dealt out to gain the whereabouts of his fellow non comformists. Chris is hired to break him out, simple. Infighting amongst the Mexican's and the other 'seven' add to tensions before Chris leads the assault in an all or nothing break out finale.
One scene that sticks in my head is when Chris and Max ride inside the prison on the pretense that their horses need water, only to be shown how brutal the Prison Commander can be when dealing out his sick torture.
The supporting cast do a fine job in each of their specialist roles and Elmer Bernstein's score is played with gusto. All together this is a superb western that has a bit more edge to it and is defenitely worth purchasing.
If, like me, 'Return of...' was an acceptable follow up to the classic original, this film will whet your appetite once more. George Kennedy makes Chris his own. From the first moment you hear his voice at the imminent hanging, when he alone bellows 'Nooo' when asked if Keno should hang, to his curt exchanges with the Prison Commander, this is a man with grit and determination.
The story line is strong; Quintero leader of his Mexican people, is taken and held inside a prison, where several beatings are dealt out to gain the whereabouts of his fellow non comformists. Chris is hired to break him out, simple. Infighting amongst the Mexican's and the other 'seven' add to tensions before Chris leads the assault in an all or nothing break out finale.
One scene that sticks in my head is when Chris and Max ride inside the prison on the pretense that their horses need water, only to be shown how brutal the Prison Commander can be when dealing out his sick torture.
The supporting cast do a fine job in each of their specialist roles and Elmer Bernstein's score is played with gusto. All together this is a superb western that has a bit more edge to it and is defenitely worth purchasing.
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
›
Go to Amazon.com to see all 16 reviews
3.8 out of 5 stars
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
