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The Tom's Guide verdict: 'The Magnificent Seven' (2016)

Rating: 2.5/5 stars

Verdict: "The Magnificent Seven" is a remake of the 1960's Western of the same name. That movie was itself a remake, adapting Akira Kurosawa's 1954 classic "Seven Samurai." This updated version is not better than either of those movies; they're two of the greatest films of all time. But with its modern stars and a few excellent shootouts, it is a great choice for those looking for an entry point into the Western genre. Just make sure to watch the other two movies once you're done.

Where to watch: Stream "The Magnificent" for free on Tubi or YouTube

Going into this, I thought that " The Magnificent Seven " (2016) would be a tough movie to recommend. It's not that I expected it to be the worst film in my 52-movie-long Denzel Watchathon . I thought it would be perfectly fine, and ultimately, it did live up to those moderate expectations.…