Random Movie Review - A Million Ways to Die in the West

Seth MacFarlane has done a fair bit since entering the world of films and television. We all know him as the creator and star of TV shows such as Family Guy, American Dad and The Orville (there was another animated series he did, but we don't talk about that one much) as well as films such as the Ted films. Outside of his own creations, he has starred in many other different TV shows and films such as Sing and Robot Chicken and even once directed an episode or two of Dexter's Laboratory back in the 90s. Most of what he has done has received a very mixed reception. Some of his stuff is really good, but then there are some misfires here and there too. With this film, that could literally very well be the case. There's been many western films out there with a large majority trying to replicate those Clint Eastwood ones which are so iconic that no other western film or series can be like it (well maybe except for the Red Dead games and possibly a few other things). This could end badly or on good terms. But either way, let's arm ourselves and get ready for a wild good time:

The year is 1882, and we are in a town called Old Stump which is in Arizona. We meet a cowardly frontiersman called Albert (played by MacFarlane) who gets dumped by his girlfriend (played by Amanda Seyfried) when he refuses to enter a gun fight. He longs for the day when he can migrate to San Francisco. But in the meantime, he meets Anna (played by Charlize Theron) who teaches him how to use a gun and build up his courage while he remains unaware that her bandit of a husband (played by Liam Neeson) is causing trouble which Albert may somehow wind up in. Only time will tell if he can be brave.

This film is OK at best. It's not one of the greatest of western films, but does have a talented cast and boasts a few laughs here and there. Not a fan of toilet humour, but most of the jokes are good. But if you are wanting the next great western, this unfortunately is not it. Not a bad film mind you. But it ain't winning any awards. That's for sure. 6/10