Bard Reviews: The Magnificent Seven (2016)

Do westerns need remakes?

While I admit to enjoying this action-packed, swagger-filled, testosterone-fueled romp through the Old West, the tiny voice in the back of my head wondered why it was necessary.

Oh yeah, to get my butt in a theater seat. Once again, I took the bait.

Most people know this is a remake of an older film which was itself a reinterpretation of  film called The Seven Samurai. Both films hold a special place in the hearts of critics and fans.

So, was it good? Yep. Was it gre...