Beneath its comedic surface, "A Million Ways to Die in the West" explores a range of themes that add depth and complexity to the movie. These include:
The path to the silver screen for A Million Ways to Die in the West was as unconventional as its humor. The project was conceived by MacFarlane and his co-writers, Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild, during the development of their blockbuster hit Ted (2012). While watching classic westerns, they were struck by the genre's romanticized violence and decided to create a comedy that highlighted the sheer, mundane terror of frontier life. Universal Pictures backed the film with a $40 million budget, a significant sum for an R-rated comedy, especially one starring the famously unseen face of the Family Guy creator. A Million Ways to Die in the West -2014- 720p B...
Albert's life takes a turn when the mysterious and beautiful (Charlize Theron) rides into town. She helps him find his inner courage and teaches him how to shoot, just in time for the arrival of her husband: the notorious and deadly outlaw Clinch Leatherwood (Liam Neeson). A Star-Studded Ensemble Beneath its comedic surface, "A Million Ways to
Set in the dusty town of Old Stump, Arizona, the story follows Albert Stark, a mild-mannered sheep farmer who loathes the frontier. After Albert backs out of a mandatory gunfight duel, his superficial girlfriend Louise (Amanda Seyfried) dumps him for Foy (Neil Patrick Harris), the wealthy and arrogant owner of the local "moustachery" store. While watching classic westerns, they were struck by
Decoding the technical jargon of the file name—the 720p and the BluRay source—tells you that you are looking at a clear, watchable copy of a controversial comedy.
A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014) 6.1 | Comedy, Western