It's been a long time since I've seen the original, and I wasn't even planning on going to the movies this afternoon. But after lunch I took a look at what was playing and decided that this film sounded promising.
It didn't take long for me to recognize that this was a film worth paying for; it's so rare for me to do that, since I have no personal interest in doing my share to support modestly-talented millionaires in their lavish lifestyles (which is what most of Hollyweird it is to me). But this is one film that I will be adding to my collection, as I know I'll be enjoying it several times in the future.
I've always been a "cheer for the good guys, get upset at the bad guys" kind of person, and to see what the townsfolk go through at the bad guys' expense quickly got me motivated to see justice done. The seven that they eventually hire served it up in a hurry. The first gun battle alone was worth the price of admission, and the intensity doesn't let up throughout the film. It was the quickest 2+ hours I've enjoyed in the movie theater in a long time. Kudos to Antoine Fuqua and a great group of actors.
It didn't take long for me to recognize that this was a film worth paying for; it's so rare for me to do that, since I have no personal interest in doing my share to support modestly-talented millionaires in their lavish lifestyles (which is what most of Hollyweird it is to me). But this is one film that I will be adding to my collection, as I know I'll be enjoying it several times in the future.
I've always been a "cheer for the good guys, get upset at the bad guys" kind of person, and to see what the townsfolk go through at the bad guys' expense quickly got me motivated to see justice done. The seven that they eventually hire served it up in a hurry. The first gun battle alone was worth the price of admission, and the intensity doesn't let up throughout the film. It was the quickest 2+ hours I've enjoyed in the movie theater in a long time. Kudos to Antoine Fuqua and a great group of actors.