A Million Ways to Die in the West

2014
R
1h 56m

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6.1/10

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Charlize Theron, Liam Neeson, and Seth MacFarlane in A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)

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.

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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.

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IMDb RATING

6.1/10

203K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

1,512

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 6 nominations

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Trivia
Liam Neeson agreed to play the role of Clinch on the condition that he do a broad Irish accent.

Goofs
"Rough men" might have worn hats indoors, but dandies like Foy would observe the Victorian social norm and remove their hats indoors.

Quotes
Edward: Hey, dude, you really shouldn't drink and horse.

Crazy credits
There is a post-credits sequence involving the gunman at the fair from the final scene.

Alternate versions
There is an unrated, Extended Cut available, approximately 20 minutes longer. This version also has even more footage in deleted scenes, and an alternate beginning and ending.

Connections
Featured in Film '72: Episode dated 5 March 2014 (2014)

Soundtracks
If You've Only Got a Moustache
Written by Stephen Foster
Performed by Amick Byram
Additional Lyrics by Seth MacFarlane, Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild

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Featured review

9/10

I loved it!

Yeah, yeah; it's getting lacklustre reviews, and I half understand why.

It's not a timeless piece of comedy, but it's got spunk, wonderful production values, inspired comedic acting (even the 'bit' roles), and it has well-turned moments of stunningly genuine romance. Of note: If other comedy films are "better", why did I find more good ol', down-home belly laughs in this one? I think I know why: Sure, MacFarlane can play it blue and scatological, but he also values that other timeless comedic tradition; that which is Truly Funny Because It Is True.

Special Mention for Sarah Silverman. I think she struggles to reach out and touch with her unique and beautiful style, and goes largely unappreciated. MacFarlane gave her a great vehicle, and she lived up to it with the kind of aplomb and vivacity that I've certainly come to expect from her. I sincerely hope moviegoers will recognize this and watch her career with heightened expectations.

One thing I thought a bit odd: The Onion reviewer's main critique was that MacFarlane was "recycling" gags. I was half-expecting to find a tiresome rehashing of a few gags. I started watching, and found it engaging and surprising.

Anyway, it sorta looks like the horse is out of the barn. The flick did sh1t at the box office, and it'll go to DVD and maybe recoup its outlays. Too bad! It deserves better.