Is The Magnificent Seven a remake of Seven Samurai?

I hadn’t realised that The Magnificent Seven is not only “inspired” by Seven Samurai, it’s a direct remake. The Magnificent Seven lifts the plot of Kurosawa’s film, changes the setting from feudal Japan to Mexico, and swaps the samurai for gunslingers.

How did Seven Samurai influence the modern blockbuster?

10 Inspiring Star Wars The most obvious influence that Kurosawa has had on modern blockbusters is George Lucas’ creation of Star Wars. The original 1977 Star Wars movie has been read as a soft remake of Kurosawa’s The Hidden Fortress, while the ensuing sequels and spin-offs are rife with Kurosawa references.

What is the message of Seven Samurai?

Along the way, Kurosawa carves out space to explore themes of love and loyalty, justice and vengeance, individualism and community identity. As he prepares the village to defend itself against the bandit assault, Kambei tells residents that the “nature of war” is that “by protecting others, you save yourselves.”

Is Seven Samurai a western?

It is not just a rethinking of the 1960 movie of the same name — which was a western remake of “Seven Samurai” and featured Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson saving a Mexican village from bandit leader Eli Wallach — but the latest example of the Kurosawa work’s influence.

Is Seven Samurai a Western?

What is good about Seven Samurai?

And Seven Samurai surely owes part of its popularity in the West to the fact that, in the pre-video era, it was one of the first Japanese films many viewers had ever seen. It introduced a culture that was foreign yet intriguing, and accessible to audiences weaned on Hollywood westerns.

Why Are The Seven Samurai men bald?

Buddhist monks cut their hair off to reflect their devotion to a simple and humble life. They wore their hair in top knots, or “chonmage” in Japanese terms, which actually helped them keep their helmets steady.