An all star cast act out the Magnificent Seven in Space (I doubt any of these lot have seen the Seven Samurai) and you can pick out your favourite hero-for-hire: "John-boy Walton", "Hannibal Smith", "Man from Uncle" or "Token Woman with Big Bosoms". This is a surprisingly pleasant experience. It won't change the way you view the world but it is a big slab of fun.
The graphics and the plot are sympathetic and interesting. The main body of the film is the hunt for mercenaries to defend the helpless agricultural planet. It builds to a good final battle and the redemption of the fallen heroes.
A note about the baddy, Sador, played by John Saxon. Like all the best villains he has an interesting twitch. Some wear a black hat (Jack Palance in Shane), some wear womens clothing (Anthony Perkins in Psycho), Sador goes just that bit further.
I watched this film about 18 years ago, but it has stayed with me. If I watched it again I could probably remember the dialogue. I certainly couldn't do that with the Seven Samurai!
The graphics and the plot are sympathetic and interesting. The main body of the film is the hunt for mercenaries to defend the helpless agricultural planet. It builds to a good final battle and the redemption of the fallen heroes.
A note about the baddy, Sador, played by John Saxon. Like all the best villains he has an interesting twitch. Some wear a black hat (Jack Palance in Shane), some wear womens clothing (Anthony Perkins in Psycho), Sador goes just that bit further.
I watched this film about 18 years ago, but it has stayed with me. If I watched it again I could probably remember the dialogue. I certainly couldn't do that with the Seven Samurai!
