Sort of an understaffed Magnificent Seven, only not nearly three-sevenths as good a movie (nor even with three-sevenths as good an Elmer Bernstein score). These heroes are actually just Hollywood actors, ca. 1916, who have been invited to a besieged Mexican village for what they mistakenly believe to be a personal appearance. Good enough. But when the lead actors can't be bothered to get haircuts in conformance with the period, you can be sure that more sloppy details will be trailing along -- such as the suggestion that the singing-cowboy tradition was already well established in the silent era. The heavily bejewelled costumes are fun, as is the campfire scene with singing horses, a dancing owl, and a talking turtle. But the fun stuff makes a short list. Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, Martin Short; directed by John Landis. (1986) — Duncan Shepherd
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