During a barn dance the night before the duel, Anna gives Foy a Mickey. Music: Joel McNeely, Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. When a mysterious and beautiful woman rides into town, she helps him find his courage and they begin to fall in love. After the success of Ted (which I thought was decent) MacFarlane obviously thought he could do no wrong but 'A Million Ways to Die in the West' brings him crashing back to Earth in spectacular fashion. What a waste of time. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. Here are your picks for the Best of the Capital Region 2023 Company Credits Seth MacFarlane, Producer: There is an unrated, Extended Cut available, approximately 20 minutes longer. For some, he is a witty, ingenious writer and performer with a gift for puncturing egos; for others, he is nasty, derivative, mean-spirited and crass, whose work lacks the narrative coherency of his betters. the budget must have been very low and all money made must have been for a charity no effort at all.the director Seth MacFarlane has not made a movie worth watching as yet try something else dude take up a trade. His direction is to westerns what Chris Columbus was to Harry Potter, with the camera remaining so static that we can tell when a joke is being set up just by looking at a given shot for more than a second. 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. A Million Ways to Die in the West: Official Clip - That's a Dollar Bill! 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. This is supposed to be a comedy. They got my dollar this time but they will never get another one. With that funny accent of his,'" the actor recalled. But the writer-director is no longer content with it . 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. The film was released on May 30, 2014, in the United States, and distributed worldwide by Universal Pictures. I quit about 10 minutes in. But they did. Why? Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, Shooting Gallery Bystander (asks about the dollar), Rankings List Of All 22 Josh Brolins Acting in Movies 1985-2021, 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. Windisch), construction coordinator (as Christopher D. Windisch), sound designer (as Elliott L. Koretz) / sound supervisor (as Elliott L. Koretz), sound mixer: insert shoot, additional photography, re-recording mix technician (as Fred W. Peck III), supervising adr editor (as Kira) / supervising dialogue editor (as Kira), post production infrastructure (uncredited), special effects production assistant (as Tracy Buron-Hahnlein), special effects foreman (as Joseph Ulibarri), compositor: Tippett Studio (as Joe Bailey), visual effects pipeline technical assistant: Tippett Studio, visual effects texture artist: Tippett Studio, visual effects lead texture/groom: Iloura, cg supervisor: Tippett Studio (as Howard Campbell), compositor: Tippett Studio (as Scott Roscoe David), vsual effects art director: Tippett Studio, visual effects color pipeline supervisor: Tippett Studio, visual effects environment artist: Tippett Studio, digital resource wrangler: Tippett Studio (as Michael L. Hutchinson), visual effects lead character rigger: Tippett Studio, visual effects lead modeler: Iloura (as Sam Jensen), compositor: Tippett Studio (as David Link), visual effects research & development: Tippett Studio (as Doug MacMillan), visual effects reference supervisor: Tippett Studio, digital environment supervisor: Tippett Studio, visual effects coordinator: Tippett Studio (as Michele Stewart), matchmove and layout supervisor: Tippett Studio (as Christopher Paizis), visual effects production manager: Tippett Studio, digital resource wrangler: Tippett Studio, cg effects artist: Tippett Studio (as Jonathan Ramos), digital imaging specialist: Sony Colorworks, visual effects research & development: Tippett Studio, executive visual effects producer: Tippett Studio, visual effects head of research & development: Tippett Studio (as Mike Root), compositor: Tippett Studio (as Tom Rosseter), visual effects environment artist: Tippett Studio (as Bernhard von Zastrow), visual effects production manager: Iloura, visual effects resource manager: Iloura (uncredited), visual effects artist: Clearcut FX (uncredited), matchmove and layout artist: Tippett Studio (uncredited), visual effects production assistant: Iloura (uncredited), visual effects it manager: Iloura (uncredited), matchmove artist: Tippett Studio (uncredited), visual effects administration manager: Iloura (uncredited), visual effects it support: Iloura (uncredited), director of creative marketing: Tippett Studio (uncredited), head of visual effects: Iloura (uncredited), digital compositor (uncredited) / matchmove artist (uncredited), visual effects digital intermediate producer (uncredited), visual effects character technical director (uncredited), visual effects head of production: Iloura (uncredited), stunt coordinator: additional photography / stunts, stunt double: Dennis Haskins (uncredited), additional steadicam operator / camera operator: "c" camera, best boy rigging grip (as Matthew Cordova), dimmerboard operator (as Jacob J. 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), video assist operator: second unit/additional photography, 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 operator, 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), 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). 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. It turns out that Neeson's Clinch is the one and only serious character. 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. But for good reason. I should have known it was going to be dire when it started with titles showing Seth Macfarlane as 'director', 'writer', 'actor', 'producer'. Vulgar, crude, self-referential, and irreverent, A Million Ways to Die in the West is a typical Seth MacFarlane comedy. [VIDEO] 'A Million Ways To Die In The West' Red Band - Deadline Editor: Jeff Freeman What Does Bruce Campbell Think About A Crossover? By the time you get home, though, you can barely remember the jokes. There are far more deserving movies you can spend time watching. The site's consensus states, "While it offers a few laughs and boasts a talented cast, Seth MacFarlane's overlong, aimless A Million Ways to Die in the West is a disappointingly scattershot affair. The comparison does not do A Million Ways to Die in the West much good, but it also reminds us that it's been 20 years between drinks in a genre that is anything but crowded. Stupid stupid stupid! CorralAnd How It Changed the American West as an "invaluable resource," and basis for many of the ways of dying in the film. 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. A home video release date has not yet been announced, but its already available for pre-order on Amazon and will likely be in stores sometime this Fall. While both filmmakers brought modern dialogue to an historic setting, Macfarlane doesn't do anything constructive with this conceit. This is by far the worst movie I've seen this year and one of the worst I've seen in the last ten years, at least. The man around whom this movie had been constructed, Seth McFarlane, does not make his character neither lovable nor pitiful. ", "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. If you havent seen the movie yet, please read on at your own risk. If his manner of speaking seems out of place in this film, that's not the only thing. [51], Claudia Puig's review in USA Today was largely positive, writing, "A Western with a contemporary sensibility and dialogue that sounds markedly modern, A Million Ways to Die in the West is quintessential MacFarlane, at once silly and witty, juvenile and clever. 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. Terms and Policies This was one of the worst movies I have seen in years. Movie Review: 'A Million Ways to Die in the West' - CBS News Truly pathetic. As bad as Movie 43, the infamous reference of dreadfulness since 2013. Inside the 'Million Ways to Die in the West' Premiere': Bluegrass A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014) Trailers and Clips Dumped by his longtime sweetheart Louise (Amanda Seyfried), Albert is about ready to leave town when he meets Anna (Charlize Theron), a newcomer who appreciates his gentle personality in a way locals dont. [47], A Million Ways to Die in the West received mixed to negative reviews from critics. "[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". They give him a bowl of peyote, which sends him flashing back to his birth and through painful events of his childhood before a vision of Anna makes him realize he loves her. This guy has an ego the size of Montana and this dung heap of a film shows beyond doubt it's not justified. "So when Seth called me to ask if I'd do (the movie), I said, 'I'll do it on condition that I do it in a very broad Irish accent.' Read critic reviews. Producers: Jason Clark, Seth MacFarlane, Scott Stuber A Million Ways to Die in the West: Trailer 1 - Rotten Tomatoes Had Macfarlane put in the hard yards, showing the growing ingenuity and self-respect of Albert, this development would have made much more sense and felt cathartic. [44] In its fourth weekend, the film dropped to number 11, grossing $1.6 million. 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. 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. 2014 | Maturity rating: 16+ | 1h 55m | Comedies. "[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. Meanwhile, Clinch recaptures Anna in town, but Albert returns to Old Stump and confronts him. The same goes for the so-called climax, where Albert outwits Clinch in the final duel. And I blushed quite a few times too," Neeson admitted. [14] Various aspects of the film were inspired by western films. Watch A Million Ways to Die in the West trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on Moviefone. All Rights Reserved. They were a large reason for my deciding to see this film and I am disappointed in their obvious decision to do this movie for the money and nothing else. "A Million Ways to Die in the West" which also stars Neil Patrick Harris, Sarah Silverman and Giovanni Ribisi opens May 30. Starring Seth MacFarlane, Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, Neil Patrick Harris, and Liam Neeson, the film features an all-star cast. 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. I felt so embarrassed for all who took part in this movie. As it is, it looks and feels for all the world like the writer plucked the resolution out of his arsw, shoehorned the plot around it and then explained it to death, killing the joke in the process. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. We live in a terrible place and time, Albert tells friends Edward (Giovanni Ribisi) and Ruth (Sarah Silverman), assessing his surroundings as if seeing medical and social realities through our eyes. 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[10] Near the end of the movie, the refrain of "Tarzan Boy" by Baltimora is used as a fictional "Muslim Death Chant."[33]. I do not understand why Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, Liam Neeson, Giovanni Ribisi, Neil Patrick Harris, Ewan McGregor, Ryan Reynolds and many other actors and actresses needed to be a part of this uninspiring and very, very bad project. [48][49] Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a 33% rating based on 211 reviews, with an average score of 4.90/10. A Million Ways to Die in the West $3.99 $14.99 Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free Prime shipping.