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A Million Ways to Die in the West
2014 116 min United States of America R 18+
★5.6
Comedy, Western
Director: Seth MacFarlane
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Description
As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his new-found courage to the test when her husband, a notorious gun-slinger, announces his arrival.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$43.14M
Worldwide:
$86.4M
Starring
Seth MacFarlane
Actor
Charlize Theron
Actor
Liam Neeson
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2015
— Worst Actor
Razzie Awards 2015
— Worst Screen Ensemble
Razzie Awards 2015
— Worst Director
Razzie Awards 2015
— Worst Actress
Key opinion
A Million Ways to Die in the West is a polarizing parody that blends crude, slapstick humor with classic Western tropes. While some viewers enjoy its lowbrow, irreverent approach to the genre, others find the film's reliance on vulgarity and Seth MacFarlane's central performance to be ego-driven and lacking in cohesive comedic timing.
| Acting | Liam Neeson delivers a standout, intense performance that provides a necessary counterbalance to the film's absurdity. | |
| Production | The production design and atmospheric period sets effectively capture the Wild West, even when the writing falters. | |
| Acting | Seth MacFarlane's lead performance is widely perceived as the film's weakest link, with critics questioning his range and screen presence. | |
| Humor | Humor is highly divisive: supporters appreciate the irreverent, slapstick tone, while detractors argue it relies too heavily on vulgar, repetitive, and flat jokes. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is criticized by many as uneven, with long stretches of dull dialogue that fail to sustain the comedic momentum. |