7. travellyn May 31, 2014. The two hit it off instantly, and Anna hatches a plan for Albert to win Louise back. Shes the skankiest hooker west of the Rio Grande. 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. But too often the movie feels half-baked basically the movie is structured into a series of 'High Noon' face-offs featuring MacFarlane trying to talk his way out of them." Amanda Seyfried and Neil Patrick Harris star in "A Million Ways to Die in the West.". After leaving the dance, Albert and Anna kiss before heading home. How nasty is the 1882 frontier in A Million Ways to Die in the West? Instead of bringing out MacFarlanes better instincts the ones that made "Ted" a rather raucously funny and occasionally sweet comedy the screenplay indulges him in the worst aspects of a poor "Family Guy" episode. Running time: 120 minutes. I laughed more at Seth MacFarlanes sendup of 60s Westerns than I did at all the other comedies Ive seen this year, combined. Azt azrt ne feledjk, hogy MacFarlane nem vrbeli regnyr, s ez a kisregny is csak a sajt forgatknyvnek az tirata. Writers. [17] Tippett Studio was hired to work on the film's visual effects. Seth MacFarlane stretches the boundaries of comedy and propriety as writer, producer, director, and actor in A Million Ways to Die in the West. Hence A Million Ways to Die in the West, which is set in Arizona in 1882 and stars Charlize Theron, Liam Neeson, Amanda Seyfried and MacFarlane himself, who directs his live-action debut. There are a million jokes in it, but only 500,000 of them are funny. If there was a line that a moral person shouldn't cross then Seth went over it about a million miles. [37][38], On January 27, 2014, MacFarlane announced that he wrote a companion novel based on the film's script, which was released on March 4, 2014. So it's only really news when a great musician or band puts out a turgid stinker. He's not good enough as a romantic lead to anchor a picture. This echoes the running gag in the film as to all the dangers of the Old West. The real killjoy at the heart of the film, however, isnt its star but its script (co-written by its star, so hes not off the hook yet). Nov 20, 2014. 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"[56] Michael O'Sullivan at The Washington Post was mixed, deeming the film a "broad, wildly hit-or-miss satire," remarking that he found few of the jokes in the film funny. 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. A decade-plus CinemaBlend veteran who is endlessly enthusiastic about the career hes dreamt of since seventh grade. IE 11 is not supported. When juvenile profanity, gross-out jokes weakly aiming for edge and glib one-liner observations . A man so ruthless, hes played by Liam Neeson. We can make a fresh start here. And you cut to these two Mexican guys and one is like, More assholes from across the border. All music is composed by Joel McNeely, except as noted. . On March 18, it was announced that Sarah Silverman was cast to play a prostitute in the film. [10] Near the end of the movie, the refrain of "Tarzan Boy" by Baltimora is used as a fictional "Muslim Death Chant."[33]. Albert calls it common sense. Clinch, having regained consciousness, tracks down Anna to the farm, but Albert helps her escape, then escapes himself. "[50] Another review aggregation website, Metacritic, gave a score of 44 out of 100, based on reviews from 43 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". 2 Hours 14 Minutes. We've received your submission. When avoiding a showdown gets him dumped, a cowardly Old West sheep farmer in the vows to win back his girl by challenging her new lover to a draw - if he can learn to shoot first. A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 'A Million Ways to Die in the West' (R) Universal (113 min.) That kind of modestly goofy humor, however, will not be tolerated, so he winds up pooping in a hat. But for good reason. Albert, who has decided that Louise is not worth fighting for, forfeits anyway. [58], Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune criticized MacFarlane's acting and direction as: "A failure of craft. NY 10036. They attend a county fair where Louise's new boyfriend, the arrogant Foy, challenges Albert to a shooting contest. 33%. "When I read the script, it made me giggle a lot, let's put it that way. Albert also receives a bounty for killing Clinch and uses the money to buy more sheep. " . [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. [42] In its second weekend, the film dropped to number five, grossing an additional $7.3 million. Even more so, a mustached "Harris threatens to steal the movie with his portrayal of this vain, preening fop, a hissable baddie whose mug is plastered with a ridiculous, curling handlebar. Official Sites Before he attempts to rape her, she knocks him unconscious with a rock and escapes. But then again, as science fiction wri ter Theodore Sturgeon once said, when asked why so much science fiction was garbage, 90% of everything is crap. So far, the results have been mixed. Get help and learn more about the design. It's just another one-joke tumbleweed, lifelessly puttering on screen and then right back off to parts of the audience's memory unknown. 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). The film features an ensemble cast including MacFarlane, Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, Neil Patrick Harris, Giovanni Ribisi, Sarah Silverman, and Liam Neeson. The real problem with A Million Ways to Die in the West is one of editing. Not so romantic? A million ways to die in the west is stupid silly and offensive and that's pretty much the point with lots of dark humour and a simple story a impressive performance from Seth macfarlen him self The film work it takes the elements that are. I watched the movie and it was very similar. Equally exasperated is Anna (Charlize Theron), a sharpshooting cynic who strikes up a relationship with Albert without mentioning that her husband (Liam Neeson) is a desperado who killsindiscriminately. Edward: Hey, dude, you really shouldn't drink and horse. | (2005present) and The Cleveland Show (20092013). [14] Various aspects of the film were inspired by western films. Dijelom vestern, dijelom komedija, ova knjiga je u biti parodija na sve ono to vestern ini vesternom. [22] Seth MacFarlane stretches the boundaries of comedy and propriety as writer, producer, director, and actor in A Million Ways to Die in the West. Directed by Seth MacFarlane. Oh well. Med Charlize Theron, Neil Patrick Ha. "[14] MacFarlane, a lifelong fan of westerns, began researching the topic, using Jeff Guinn's nonfiction novel, The Last Gunfight: The Real Story of the Shootout at the O.K. A Million Ways to Die in the West by Seth MacFarlane is the novelization of his upcoming Comedy Western movie of the same name, an adaption of the screenplay written by him, Alec Sulkin, and Wellesley Wild. Umjesto 'mao' mukarca koji nikad ne pokazuje svoje osjeaje i moebitnu tugu zbog djevojke koja ga je ostavila odmah utapa u prvom saloonu na koji naie, ovdje je Albert koji e plakati, moliti i preklinjati svoju djevojku da mu se vrati, koliko god se za to morao nisko spustiti. 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. 1998#VTECH VINTAGE COMPUTER LAPTOP POWER BIT GENIUS #NIB 1998#. $9.35. During a barn dance the night before the duel, Anna gives Foy a Mickey. An audiobook version was . Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Thank you for signing up to CinemaBlend. The only hitch in its giddy-up is how much it incorporates sophomoric and scatological humor the premise is humorous and the performances winning, so the reliance on raunch seems unnecessary and its gross-out gags off-putting." It turns out that Neeson's Clinch is the one and only serious character. I love this movie because I have basically loved anything made by Seth MacFarlane since Family Guy first started so I may be bias. New York, Both feature casts far too good for the material, material that relies heavily on how hilarious the viewer finds loose anachronistic profanity and banter, lowest common denominator potty humor and overly violent slapstick. 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. Kelly Cronin . Expand. Albert is attracted to her, initially, by her beauty, but realizes she's the courage and confidence he has always hungered for. [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. 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Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, Shooting Gallery Bystander (asks about the dollar), visual effects executive producer: Incessant Rain Studios (uncredited), associate producer (as Joseph Micucci) / associate producer, makeup department head: additional photography, makeup artist: second unit (as Pepper Gallegos), makeup department head / makeup supervisor, hair stylist: second unit (as Aleen Martinez), additional assistant makeup artist (uncredited), special makeup effects artist (uncredited), unit production manager: additional photography, production supervisor: insert shoot, additional photography, second assistant director: second unit (as Anna Ramey), second second assistant director: additional photography (as Louis Lanni), additional second second assistant director, first assistant director: additional photography, first assistant director: second unit / second second assistant director, construction general foreman (as Jim Barth), art department coordinator (as Sara Pennington), assistant property master (as Trina Siopy), labor foreman (as Christopher C. 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Cottrell), camera operator: "b" camera / director of photography: second unit, camera operator: "c" camera (as Dan Gold), camera production assistant (as Bryan Jones), best boy rigging electrician (as Nikki Le Blanc), camera operator: "a" camera / steadicam operator, best boy electric: additional photography, best boy rigging grip: additional photography, first assistant camera: "b" camera, second unit (as Gabe Pfeiffer), pursuit remote head technician: second unit (as James Razo), pursuit crane operator: second unit (as Robert Rubin), aerial director of photography: second unit (as Kurt Soderling), first assistant camera: "a" camera (as Michael Weldon), director of photography: additional photography unit (uncredited), assistant camera: promo shoot (uncredited), technocrane operator: second unit (uncredited), camera operator: promo shoot (uncredited), first assistant camera: "a" camera, steadicam, additional photography (uncredited), dolly grip: additional photography (uncredited), assistant chief rigging technician (uncredited), remote head technician: Stab C Compact (uncredited), additional first assistant camera (uncredited), background casting: additional photography, location casting associate (as Cristina Rogers), assistant costume designer: additional photography, costumer: Ms. Theron (as Annie Laoparadonchai), costume supervisor: additional photography, costume production assistant: reshoots (uncredited), digital intermediate producer: ColorWorks, post-production assistant (as Susan Young), location production assistant (as Chuck Culberson), location production assistant: day player (uncredited), score and songs mixer / score and songs recordist, musician: featured soloist guitar, mandolin, production coordinator: additional photography, craft service assistant / key craft service, best boy craft service (as Holly Baca Zerounian), travel coordinator: additional photography, assistant: Mr. MacFarlane (as Chris Bartholet), production coordinator: insert shoot, additional photography, key set production assistant (as Ardy B. Carlson), additional production assistant (uncredited), production accountant: additional photography, caterer: Mario's Catering (as Roland Gonzalez), american humane representative (as Edward Lish), photo double/giovanni ribisi (as Ray Martinez), helicopter coordinator/pilot: second unit (as Peter McKernan Jr.), photo double (as Alexander Daniel Pimentel) / stand-in (as Alexander Daniel Pimentel), trained animal coordinator (as Sled Reynolds), videoassist: 2nd unit/additional photography, production assistant (as Chrissy Stoltenberg), first assistant accountant: additional photography, set production assistant (uncredited) / wrangler (uncredited), second assistant accountant: additional photography (uncredited), accounting clerk: additional photography (uncredited), completion bond representative (uncredited), additional set production assistant (uncredited), digital acquisition supervisor (uncredited), still photographer: tintype photos (uncredited). Hilariously funny as you would expect from the creator of the Family Guy. What is the Japanese language plot outline for A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)? Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). He also voices many of the shows' various characters. Lets just get a laugh here where it would normally play as a straight moment.". 1998#VTECH VINTAGE COMPUTER LAPTOP POWER BIT GENIUS #NIB. How so? [36] The film was produced by Media Rights Capital, Fuzzy Door Productions, and Bluegrass Films and distributed by Universal Pictures. I'm going to back to thinking of Seth MacFarlane as the creator of Cosmos so I'll like him again. 10:05. Step 1: Go to the Xbox Gift Card Generator. Seth MacFarlanes new comedy A Million Ways To Die In The West doesnt really feature much of a conclusion for the characters played by Neil Patrick Harris and Amanda Seyfried. This version also has even more footage in deleted scenes, and an alternate beginning and ending. Meanwhile, infamous outlaw Clinch Leatherwood shoots and kills an old prospector over a single gold nugget. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. [14], A Million Ways to Die in the West grossed $43.1 million in North America and $43.3 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $86.4 million, against its $40 million budget. His Oscar hosting gig an uneasy, fitfully amusing blend of Hollywood pomp and regality with his less-than-reverent "Family Guy" comedic stylings put him on the receiving end of the annual chorus of "worst Academy Awards host ever." I mean, it's the same thing, right, considering this book is an audio CD? It opens . And now, with his raunchy and crude but mostly just rude new western comedy "A Million Ways to Die in the West," MacFarlane might be happy to let his animated creations take the helm once again. 123 Go PlayHilarious DIY Pranks by 123 GO!. (1955), The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), and El Dorado (1966). Seth MacFarlane. Way to Die in the West No. Even though A Million Ways to Die in the West wasn't strictly a box office failureit doubled its $40 million budget with an $86.4 million . 537. 71 Photos. 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." The Oscar-nominated actor . Anna then spends the week teaching Albert how to shoot. The Review: Seth MacFarlane's A Million Ways to Die in the West is the most frustrating kind of (somewhat) bad film. Still, its easy to see why MacFarlane loves these jokes so much, he couldnt bear to cut them. Please refresh the page and try again. 17+. (Don't chance it with the doctor. The movie would rather tell the viewer what the joke is (one time near the end, quite literally) rather than actually telling jokes. Hot Trailer: 'A Million Ways To Die In The West' Red Band. 3.3 911 Ratings. "[59] Richard Corliss of Time called the film a "sagebrush comedy whose visual grandeur and appealing actors get polluted by some astonishingly lazy writing. When a mysterious and beautiful woman (Charlize . When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. [44] In its fourth weekend, the film dropped to number 11, grossing $1.6 million. And I blushed quite a few times too," Neeson admitted. A few funny moments. [54] Rafer Guzman of Newsday found the film amusing, calling it "another example of MacFarlane's ability to mix poop jokes with romance, foul language with sweet sentiment, offensive humor with boyish charm. The setting is Arizona, circa 1882. Company Credits 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." Albert je duhovit i simpatian lik koji e vam se sigurno svidjeti i nasmijati vas. He stopped by the Million Ways To Die In The West set just to make an appearance, and it was then that Theron decided to offer him a part. Part of the problem is that MacFarlane doesn't seem to have added too much to the film script, so this is a novella . Hope arrives, however, in the form of Anna (Charlize Theron), a gorgeous newcomer who takes interest in Albert and helping him win back Louise from the pompous, mustachioed Foy (Neil Patrick Harris). On May 16, 2014, the film had its world premiere at the Regency Village Theater in Los Angeles. R. No, they cannot shoot this. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1597166322662-mid-article-1'); }); Of course, the crowning king of western comedies and the one "A Million Ways to Die in the West" is unflatteringly doomed to be compared to is "Blazing Saddles." Let's pretend this book never happened. Other than casual, profane crudeness none of it delivered with much originality or wit MacFarlanes one big joke is that, yes, the West was a pretty terrible place. WARNING: The rest of this article contains minor spoilers for A Million Ways To Die In The West. [13] On February 21, 2014, he announced that Gilbert Gottfried had also joined the cast. Through the eyes of a comic master, even boredom can be funny: In olden days, theres only, like, three songs, and theyre all by Stephen Foster., Amanda Seyfried and Neil Patrick Harris star in A Million Ways to Die in the West., Sarah Silverman and Giovanni Ribisi in a scene from A Million Ways to Die in the West., 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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For most of his show business career, Seth MacFarlane has kept hidden behind the animated creations of "Family Guy" and "Ted." The book starts off just the way the rest of it is: hilarious. He can't direct action, or even handle scenery well. 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.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.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. In the United States, the film has grossed $8,336,420 from DVD sales and $6,739,162 from Blu-ray sales, making a total of $15,075,582. It turns out that Clinch rides back into town to se. Cinemablend is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. The decision to make Albert a sheepherder was inspired by Montana (1950) and his average, non-confrontational demeanor by 3:10 to Yuma (1957). Shit hits the fan once Albert discovers Anna is actually the wife of Clinch Leatherwood, a nasty gunslinging outlaw. The Apaches spare him when he reveals that he can speak their language. There are . Scream VI Has Screened, Heres What People Are Saying About The Latest Ghostface Movie, Following New Hellboy Casting, The Upcoming Reboot Has Added Some Yellowstone And Resident Evil Stars, After Kaia Gerber's Nepo Baby Comments, Cindy Crawford's Son Opens Up About Mental Health Troubles And Raising Awareness, Wood Harris Recalls Losing Roles In The Best Man and Denzel Washington's Fallen. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Joel McNeely composed the score. [45], A Million Ways to Die in the West was released via DVD and Blu-ray on October 7, 2014. In an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Neeson remarked that he made this demand because an episode of MacFarlane's Family Guy had previously made a joke out of the juxtaposition of Neeson playing a cowboy with an Irish accent. A failure on nearly every level, "A Million Ways to Die in the West" almost approaches so-bad-you . Decent satire. 2:52. On January 30, 2013, it was announced that Charlize Theron had joined the film. [24] On May 11, 2013, it was announced that Neil Patrick Harris had joined the film. 46 Videos. All told in modern language with current pop culture references. So ruthless that the ownership of the New York Times is consulting the script for tips on how to handle its next personnel decision. ", MacFarlane was somewhat blindsided by the news ("Shit, you already offered him? 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. It's 'Family Guy' humor.". [34][35] The film was later released nationwide on May 30, 2014. Instead of including this scene, MacFarlane instead opted to go with one last cameo, shooting a quick scene featuring Jamie Foxx as his character from Quentin Tarantinos Django Unchained. A computer was produced by VTech in 1984-1986, based on CreatiVision hardware and was compatible with most of its games: Laser 2001, which is also sold in West Germany and was brought to France. Seth MacFarlane might've picked a safer place to make his lead-acting debut than A Million Ways to Die in the West, his directorial follow-up to 2012's surprisingly successful Ted.The .