Review: Seven Samurai (1954)

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Akira Kurosawa's 1954 Japanese masterpiece Seven Samurai inspired an English-language pseudo-remake, The Magnificent Seven. Now, our friends at Criterion have released a newly remastered Blu-Ray and DVD edition of the original classic. How does the film hold up, over half a century after its original release? Read the full review here.

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J.T. 11 Mar 2011 00:03

Good review of the film. Interesting to see this film\'s similarities to Kurosawa\'s The Hidden Fortress.

caroche 18 Aug 2011 11:10

This is one of my favourite movies. I have not seen it yet, but I know I like it. Other favourite movies I have not seen include: Goodsnake, Revenge of Terry and Blamange: The Smin.

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