The Magnificent Seven: Original vs Remake - This Took Us by Surprise

Fourteen gunslingers. Desperate towns. And a legendary western reborn for a new generation.In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we saddle up to compare the classic western The Magnificent Seven, starring Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen, with the explosive modern remake The Magnificent Seven, featuring Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt.The 1960 original became one of the most iconic westerns ever made, famous for its unforgettable score, legendary cast, and thrilling story of seven hired guns defending a helpless village from ruthless bandits. More than fifty years later, the 2016 remake brought the story back with modern action, a new team of heroes, and a larger-scale showdown.Mart and Trev break down the gunslingers, the villains, the shootouts, and the legacy of the story, exploring whether the remake captures the spirit of the original or rides in a completely different direction.Does the 1960 classic still rule the frontier…or does the 2016 remake ride off with the victory?Fourteen warriors. One town. One epic debate.Two long time friends, one podcast.This is The Deja Review.Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - ⁠ @LittleFoilFish Mart & TrevSubscribe to our Podcast - ⁠ @TheDejaReview TIMESTAMP00:00 Introduction to Deja Review00:42 Exploring The Magnificent Seven (1960)02:32 The Cast and Crew Behind the Film05:31 Cultural Impact and Adaptations06:57 Character Dynamics and Relationships11:59 Music and Cinematic Techniques13:33 ¡Three Amigos!13:49 Character Analysis and Development15:33 Charles Xavier and Westworld16:54 Chico's Hero Worship18:05 The Repeated Joke18:49 Removed Dialogue19:20 Robert Vaughn and James Coburn Death Scenes20:58 Who Wrote the Screenplay?21:49 Missing Backstories26:51 Humour and Memorable Moments28:06 Behind the Scenes: The Original Magnificent Seven30:05 The Cast and Crew Behind the 2016 Remake31:10 Matt Bomer31:45 James Horner32:24 Denzel Washington33:28 Casting Red Harvest34:28 Exploring Themes of PTSD and Character Development39:41 Strong Female Character in a Modern Western41:13 The Evolution of the Western Genre42:44 Music Comparison44:14 Gatling Gun44:58 Trev's Remake Stat45:30 Villains and Their Motivations47:41 Comparing the Original and the Remake50:55 5 to 1: Ethan Hawke55:39 Bloopers#thedejareview #moviepodcast #themagnificentseven #MagnificentSeven1960#MagnificentSeven2016 #YulBrynner #stevemcqueen #charlesbronson #horstbucholz #RobertVaughn #BradDexter #JamesCoburn #eliwallach #denzelwashington #chrispratt #ethanhawke #vincentdonofrio #LeeByungHun #ManuelGarciaRulfo #martinspensmeier #HaleyBennett #petersarsgaard #mattbomer #filmchat #moviereview #movielovers #podcastrecommendations #westernmovies #movieremakes #classicwesterns