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The seven riders bring style and humour to a threatened town, but the early killing and long final battle leave plenty of bodies. Blood is limited for a western with this much gunfire. We would start at 14, when a teen can handle the sustained shooting as well as the grief behind the fight.
Uplifting themes
Strangers risk their lives to protect people who cannot defend themselves. Courage, loyalty, and standing up to bullies are the film's backbone. The heroes also kill freely A multi-ethnic team respects and relies on one another. Leaders show courage and willingness to sacrifice. They are also hired guns who use violence first A loose, Hollywood version of the Old West with mining-town greed and a tough local economy. It is an action movie and not a history lesson for school
Story (may spoil tone)
Looking to mine for gold, greedy industrialist Bartholomew Bogue seizes control of the Old West town of Rose Creek. With their lives in jeopardy, Emma Cullen and other desperate residents turn to bounty hunter Sam Chisolm for help. Chisolm recruits an eclectic group of gunslingers to take on Bogue and his ruthless henchmen. With a deadly showdown on the horizon, the seven mercenaries soon find themselves fighting for more than just money once the bullets start to fly.
Details
Violence Gunfights, dynamite blasts, thrown knives, and a rapid-fire gun fill th…
Gunfights, dynamite blasts, thrown knives, and a rapid-fire gun fill the final stretch. Early on, a gang shoots townspeople and burns a church. Many men die over the film, though it plays like a classic western
Language Hell, damn and a few mild insults come up, but the swearing is light fo…
Hell, damn and a few mild insults come up, but the swearing is light for a film with this much fighting
Drugs / alcohol Whiskey flows in saloons and around campfires, and several heroes smoke…
Whiskey flows in saloons and around campfires, and several heroes smoke cigars or pipes. One character drinks and bluffs his way through town. It is part of the western setting and not a main focus
Frightening An early church massacre, a tense standoff, and the siege of a town bui…
An early church massacre, a tense standoff, and the siege of a town build a lot of dread. A haunted soldier freezes up in battle. Younger kids may find the climax long and loud
Child peril / abuse Children live in the threatened town and run for cover during gunfire a…
Children live in the threatened town and run for cover during gunfire and burning. They are shielded, and none are shown being hurt
Bullying / discrimination Racial and ethnic prejudice is part of the world, and the Black, Asian,…
Racial and ethnic prejudice is part of the world, and the Black, Asian, Mexican, and Native heroes meet suspicion at times. The film shows them rising above it. Insults are brief
Gore / death / weapons Small amounts of blood show from bullets and blades, and bodies lie in…
Small amounts of blood show from bullets and blades, and bodies lie in the street after a few fights. The church massacre leaves a grim scene, but the camera moves on quickly
Dangerous behaviour Heroes use dynamite and trick shots, and one tosses knives for fun. The…
Heroes use dynamite and trick shots, and one tosses knives for fun. These stunts are played for excitement and could tempt a curious kid
Mental health One sharpshooter is plagued by memories of past wars, with shaking hand…
One sharpshooter is plagued by memories of past wars, with shaking hands and flashbacks. It is a mild thread that the others treat with care
Gambling One hero is a gambler who wins through card tricks and bets his way int…
One hero is a gambler who wins through card tricks and bets his way into the team. It adds to his charm and is not shown as a problem
Grief / bereavement A widow watches her husband die in front of the town and seeks revenge,…
A widow watches her husband die in front of the town and seeks revenge, and a hero carries guilt from old wars. Several comrades are mourned. The sadness is real but not dwelled on
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- The seven heroes come from different backgrounds and agree to defend strangers. What made them each say yes?
- The film makes the gunfights feel exciting. What does it show about the cost of all that violence?
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