Sadly, this film isn't up there with Ted. It almost feels like they quickly realised the limitations of the core concept when writing the script and abandoned it, as the gags and invention run out very early, leaving a reliance on the f-word and bodily fluids to tell a basic romantic/revenge story. Seth MacFarlane directs with some flair, with a great use of classic Western vistas, and he shows surprising charm and vulnerability in the lead role. Charlize Thron and Amanda Seyfried perform well with a good balance of straight acting and knowing archness, and Neil Patrick Harris delivers his patented nemesis character effectively. Sadly sidelined, Giovanni Ribisi and Sarah Silverman do great work as the oblivious couple, and a couple of surprise cameos are fun. Overall, A Million Ways.... is a rather drawn-out affair that provides a few good laughs and with little content that is stretched rather thinly.
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