Chris Pratt Shines, But the Rest of The Magnificent Seven Misses the Mark*

The film was a major letdown. The screenplay felt weak, and several casting choices were questionable at best. The actor who played the villain, for instance, fell flat—he came across more like a sidekick than a true antagonist. His lack of menace made it hard to take him seriously as a genuine threat.

A particularly puzzling choice was making Billy an Asian character, seemingly as a tribute to Akira Kurosawa. While the intention may have been noble, it backfired, feeling forced rather than authentic. Aside from Chris Pratt, who delivered a solid performance, the rest of the cast barely left an impression. At best, their performances were average, with some not even reaching that level.

The most glaring issue, though, was the way the film handled the deaths of key characters like Goodnight, Billy, and the big guy. These scenes were disastrous and failed to live up to the legacy of The Magnificent Seven. The deaths lacked the gravitas and impact needed to honor such iconic roles, reducing them to forgettable moments rather than emotional high points.

All of the seven, including the villain, had big shoes to fill, and with the exception of Chris Pratt, who fully owned his role, the rest of the cast failed to live up to expectations.

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