Review of Seven Samurai (1954) by Matty S — 11 Sep 2014

Believe the hype surrounding this cinematic classic. Even at a running length of over 3 hours, this film is highly entertaining. ...And, far ahead of its time.

This review of Seven Samurai (1954) was written by Matty S on 11 Sep 2014.

Seven Samurai has generally received very positive reviews.

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