The Magnificent Seven

I am starting this review with a shout out to  the Cinemark Theatre in Hanover, Maryland.  I asked if they would be willing to donate an item to my school as a student reward and they countered with a donation of 30!  I appreciate the generosity and support of education.  Now on to the review.  If you are a fan of the original Seven Samurai or the previous Magnificent Seven starring Yul Brenner and Steve McQueen, you will not be disappointed in this new remake.   Denzel Washington plays the bounty hunter who agrees to help a young widow whose town is being taken over by a sleaze bucket played by Peter Sarsgaard.  I was charmed by Haley Bennett and hope to see her in more movies in the future.  Denzel never disappoints and he doesn’t here.  Chris Pratt provides some laugh out loud comedy relief.  Do not go to this movie if you are squeamish about violence.  This movie has a higher body count than I have seen in recent years.  That being said, it was a diverting and well-done movie.  I doubt if you will be sorry you went and you will definitely be entertained.