Before he attempts to rape her, she knocks him unconscious with a rock and escapes. The Oscar-nominated actor known for playing good guys is the big baddie, a gun-slinging outlaw named Clinch Leatherwood. A Million Ways to Die in the West - Goodreads The problem with this film is that it didn't actually appear to understand what it wanted to be. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Clinch, having regained consciousness, tracks down Anna to the farm, but Albert helps her escape, then escapes himself. "He was doing a Western, so he had the face. I'm appalled. He's playing at being a cowboy, making up the plot as he sees fit, rather than creating believable cowboy characters who just happen to talk like 1970s Jewish comedians. The adult sexual humor was so sophomoric that I'm sure only those under 12 thought it was funny. wide, Release Date (Streaming): [16] Other westerns that inspired MacFarlane and the crew during writing included Oklahoma! In A Million Ways, Macfarlane has set his sights far lower than Brooks did even at his low point in the 1990s. A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014) - IMDb [20] On March 6, it was announced Liam Neeson and Giovanni Ribisi had joined the film. Just as was with Ted, so it is with Macfarlane's second film, A Million Ways to Die in the West (hereafter A Million Ways). While Neeson is largely boring, pitching it somewhere between Taken and Seraphim Falls, Theron is a lot more appealing and almost manages to make her role convincing in its own right. A decade-plus CinemaBlend veteran who is endlessly enthusiastic about the career hes dreamt of since seventh grade. I was expecting something at least sorta funny and entertaining. In 1882, in the town of Old Stump, Arizona, timid sheep farmer Albert Stark's girlfriend Louise breaks up with him because of his refusal to defend himself in a duel. Wellesley Wild, Release Date (Theaters): I thought Charlize Theron and Liam Neeson were fine with a lousy script and a cameo by an actor from a classic comedy was excellent but not much else worked for me. | ", "IFMCA: the International Film Music Critics Association IFMCA Winners 2014", "RAZZIES Celebrate 35 Years of Worst Achievements in Film with Inclusive Nominee List and New "Redeemer" Award", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A_Million_Ways_to_Die_in_the_West&oldid=1151982839, "If Youve Only Got a Moustache" (composed by, Christopher Hagen as George Stark, Albert's abusive father, Dylan Kenin as Pastor's Son, who is killed by Lewis in the bar, This page was last edited on 27 April 2023, at 12:48. Gratuitous vulgarity, nothing really funny about it unless your a depraved pre-teen boy. In a pre-credits scene, the proprietor of the racist shooting game called "Runaway Slave" at the fair asks who would like to take a shot. It was noticeably forced and obscenely crude, which is nothing new for Seth, but it was crude in a very childish way. There are so many gags being thrown at you that some are bound to stick in a disposable way, and for newcomers to the comedy western sub-genre, there are worse places in which one could start (Wagons East, for example). My husband walked out of the room. Comedy Western As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his newly found courage to the test when her husband, a notorious gun-slinger, announces his arrival. There is definitely potential in making a film about the Wild West as a place where people can die suddenly without good reason or means of moral justification - a sort of 19th-century Leviathan, but with jokes. I quit about 10 minutes in. Please don't waste your money on this like I did. [25] On May 29, 2013, MacFarlane announced that Bill Maher had joined the cast. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). A.I. The American West is a horrible place in time, where anything can kill you as you try to protect your sheep from wolves and other . Rating: The marketplace doesnt seem to be crying out for Westerns, after all be they earnest revivals, satires, or genre hybrids involving extra-terrestrials and the undeniably of-his-moment MacFarlane is, as the script indirectly admits, a strange fit for the genre. See production, box office & company info. The performers are a talented group for whom I had the highest respect until now. 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I am not a prude and have done my share of telling and enjoying off color jokes but someone ought to explain that a joke like a story deserves thought and intelligence. A Small Light Showrunner Discusses The Goal To 'Take The Cobwebs' Off Miep Gies Beyond The Diary Of Anne Frank, Ahead Of The Equalizer's Return, Actress Lorraine Toussaint Shares What She's Proud Of After Three Seasons, 7 Upcoming Movies And TV Shows With Pacific Islander Representation, Including Jason Momoa's Chief Of War. He's not good enough as a romantic lead to anchor a picture. [10] Near the end of the movie, the refrain of "Tarzan Boy" by Baltimora is used as a fictional "Muslim Death Chant."[33]. NJ native who calls LA home and lives in a Dreamatorium. In the hands of a director who understood that suggestion is often more effective than being explicit, the joke could have worked reasonably well. A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014) - IMDb Western, Original Language: He was already in hair and makeup for his movie, so we just threw him in. There was nothing original about this and was made for the LCD. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. Paul Schrader Wants to Make Another Movie. Streaming on Roku. I detest Family Guy, I categorically refuse to see Ted and as a whole I'm not a fan of Seth MacFarlane. (1955), The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), and El Dorado (1966). He can't set up a visual joke properly without resorting to head-butting and bone-crunching, and he doesn't know how, or when, to move his camera. It turns out that Clinch rides back into town to seek revenge when he learns that a cowardly farmer (Seth MacFarlane) is striking up a relationship with wife Anna (Charlize Theron). Here's the official synopsis: After a cowardly sheep farmer backs out of a gunfight, his fickle girlfriend leaves him for another man. | [23] On May 10, it was announced that the film would be co-financed by Media Rights Capital and Fuzzy Door Productions, along with Bluegrass Films and distributed by Universal Studios. Talking about the movies ending at a recent press conference after being asked why the film didnt include an ode to the stereotypical Mexican character in Westerns, the director detailed the deleted scene: "There was a bit at the end where Neil and Amanda, because of the shitting in the hat, he has to leave town because hes so embarrassed. A Million Ways to Die in the West: Official Clip - He Drank the Whole Bowl! The central dynamic is simply a lazy and boring regurgitation of the Judd Apatow formula - namely a romance in which a schlubby, incompetent, shallow and cretinous guy ends up with the beautiful, smart, resourceful woman for no good reason. What a colossal waste of talent. But for good reason. It's a tale of the good, the bad and the funny in Liam Neeson's new comedy, "A Million Ways to Die in the West." May 30, 2014 Some of the best moments in the movie came as a result of a bizarre special appearance that made for a good laugh. From now on I will trust my gut feeling because this was a debacle from start to finish. Comedy, A Million Ways to Die in the West: Official Clip - That's a Dollar Bill! This wasnt always the case with the film, however, as its been revealed that the Western comedy has an ending that wasnt shown in theaters. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). A Million Ways to Die in the West | Apple TV [32] A portion of the Back to the Future theme by Alan Silvestri is used during Christopher Lloyd's cameo. 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However, a beautiful, pistol-packing woman named Anna (Charlize Theron) rides into town and helps Albert find his inner courage. You can imagine him sitting in a writers' meeting for hours, writing down every funny thing that occurred to him and ticking them off a huge list as he tried to fit them all in. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. It's 'Family Guy' humor.". But the writer-director is no longer content with it . A Million Ways To Die In The West is in theaters now. Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Charlize Theron, Liam Neeson, Neil Patrick Harris, Sarah Silverman, Seth MacFarlane Summary: After a cowardly sheep farmer backs out of a gunfight, his fickle girlfriend leaves him for another man. "The more serious I was, the funnier I was," the actor explained. We wont be able to verify your ticket today, but its great to know for the future. The film follows a cowardly frontiersman who gains courage with the help of a female gunfighter and must use his newfound skills in a confrontation with her villainous outlaw husband. Costume designer: Cindy Evans All I can say is--if this is considered a successful or even an entertaining movie, then what is this country coming to? A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014) Trailers and Clips A Million Ways to Die in the West is a 2014 American Western black comedy film directed by Seth MacFarlane and written by MacFarlane, Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild. Susan Granger's review of 'A Million Ways to Die in the West' "A Million Ways to Die in the West" which also stars Neil Patrick Harris, Sarah Silverman and Giovanni Ribisi opens May 30. Cinemablend is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 2014 | Maturity rating: 16+ | 1h 55m | Comedies. If you havent seen the movie yet, please read on at your own risk. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". They won't be allowed to get away with this!' The sooner Macfarlane makes Ted 2 and redeems himself the better. The Man Of Steel Improv Choice That Led To Martian Manhunter In The SnyderVerse, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisels Michael Zegen Reveals The Unexpected Way He Learned About Joels Fate, How Wolf Entertainment's New Cop Drama Will Be Fundamentally Different From Chicago P.D. Link to Are You There God? Dolby Digital, Datasat, New on DVD & Blu-Ray: Edge of Tomorrow, Million Dollar Arm, and More, Now Streaming: Live Die Repeat: Edge of Tomorrow, A Million Ways to Die in the West, and More, RT25: Celebrating 25 years of Rotten Tomatoes. "His main character, the little fat father in 'Family Guy,' they were making fun 'Imagine Liam Neeson being in a Western. Development for A Million Ways to Die in the West began while MacFarlane and co-writers Sulkin and Wild were watching western movies during the development of Ted. He could have done any number of things - but as usual he settles for the cheap gag and the fast buck over anything involving either thought or genuine creativity. Of course, Ewan McGregor wasnt the only cameo in the film, and one of the other great ones was the quick appearance by Ryan Reynolds. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. While Albert frets about Louises new romance with fancy-pants shopkeeper Foy (Neil Patrick Harris, whose vain moustache-tonic merchant is a reliable laugh-getter), Anna takes an inexplicable interest in helping him stand up for himself. While not without brief moments of coherence or spark, the film is largely unfunny, unfocussed, and squanders all the best ideas for the cheapest gag on which it can lay its hands. When a mysterious and beautiful woman rides into town, she helps him find his courage and they begin to fall in love. Its arguable that this wasnt a great move from a storytelling perspective, especially since the scene that didnt make the cut does sound kind of funny, but the Foxx cameo was a fun one. He stopped by the Million Ways To Die In. I should have known it was going to be dire when it started with titles showing Seth Macfarlane as 'director', 'writer', 'actor', 'producer'. Makes Ted look like a masterpiece, its jokes are mostly miss and the vulgarity is boring and good actors including McFarlane waste their talents. The point of this comparison is that Macfarlane has clearly gone to town thinking of as many throwaway gags with a Western aspect as he can. In closing, save your money for a movie you may actually enjoy. Underneath all the buffoonery and fart jokes, there was a believable relationship between Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder, who were part of a story with genuine tension, stakes and even pathos. On March 18, it was announced that Sarah Silverman was cast to play a prostitute in the film. This was a 12 year old boy's bathroom idea of adult humor obsessive scatological humor, rude sex jokes with absolutely no subtlety at all, swearing just for its shock value, blood and gore with no purpose, racist jokes, gay jokes, sexist jokes. When a mysterious and beautiful woman rides into town, she . What a waste of time. He could have used Charlize Theron's character to directly challenge the gender stereotypying of westerns; there hasn't been a cowboy film with a viable female lead for many years. There is no better example of this than the all-too lengthy scene involving Neil Patrick Harris getting the runs during the gunfight. [61], Rene Rodriguez of the Miami Herald gave the film one star, commenting, "There are enough laughs scattered throughout A Million Ways to Die in the West that while you're watching it, the movie seems like a passable comedy. Fuzzy Door Productions, Coming Soon, Regal Why some talented actors would lend themselves to this drivel is beyond me and beyond anyone who enjoys real comedy. what a terrible performance! And while a lot of the comedy is funny, the jokes are often taken too far or spoiled by some random bit of nonsense. Coming Soon. Jason Clark, Writer: His central performance is flat and weak, with no real character development and a cocky, chauvinistic quality which makes him unappealing. Critic Reviews for A Million Ways to Die in the West - Metacritic

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