Summary
The primal human thirst for vengeance has fueled some of cinema’s most unforgettable stories ever.
Because of this connection they create with us, they go straight into our cinematic legends' book.
What Is ‘Seven Men From Now’ About?
A former sheriff blames himself for his wife’s death during a Wells Fargo robbery and vows to track down and kill the seven men responsible.
The film opens with Stride in a nighttime rainstorm in the Wild West desert.
He encounters two men warming themselves by the fire in a cave encampment.
The ’50s classic is a raw, gut-punch revenge thriller disguised in a cowboy hat.
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Taking the classic Western structure, the film’s narrative is straightforward.
It steers clear of a jumbled presentation that could appear either underdeveloped or with lackluster directing and performances.
From the outset, its protagonist’s goal is set Stride seeks revenge for his dead wife.
However,Seven Men From Nowgoes beyond just a clear plot.
Lee Marvin’s Bill Masters isanother standout characterinSeven Men From Now.He is combatively brash, yet strategically patient.
He doesn’t hide the fact that he dislikes Stride.
Throughout the film,Masters proves that he is capable of both brutality and calculated kindness.
He captures Stride’s internal turmoil and determination to achieve his goals with ease.
After losing his wife, his scrapped ego is also visible in his stoic, hardened face.
“Get three coffins ready… my mistake, four coffins.”
Lee Marvin, too, as the charming and menacing Bill Masters shines.
He gives a nuanced performance thatshowcases a Western villainwho is more than just a foil to Stride.
His presence alone from the first encounter with Stride shows an important character whose motivations are not very clear.
Russell as Annie is warm and resilient when everyone else harbors darkness.
She’s not the stereotypical Western damsel, Annie is both vulnerable and determined.
Seven Men From Nowis currently available to rent or buy on Prime Video in the U.S.
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