The Magnificent Seven
United Artists | Release Date: October 23, 1960 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
74
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews
Positive:
9
Mixed:
4
Negative:
0
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60
The New YorkerPauline Kael
Ragged when it tries for philosophical importance, but it's fun to see so many stars at an early stage in their careers.
60
Chicago ReaderDave Kehr
What was wonderful in the Kurosawa film—the recruiting and training of the mercenaries—is just dead time here, though the icon-heavy cast helps out: Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, James Coburn, Charles Bronson, and Robert Vaughn. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterStaff (Not Credited)
About two-thirds of the film is good, tough, unromantic period western. About one-third is sentimental nonsense and it bushwhacks the remainder. Read full review
50
The New York TimesHoward Thompson
A gifted director like Mr. Sturges (who also produced) can't be held entirely responsible for this endless dawdling prologue, since William Roberts' scenario increasingly flattens the action with philosophical talk on all sides and some easy clichés. Read full review
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