Set in 1882 Arizona, the story follows (MacFarlane), a cowardly sheep farmer who is dumped by his girlfriend, Louise (Seyfried), after he backs out of a duel. Louise quickly moves on to Foy (Harris), a wealthy man who owns a "mustachery".
Critics gave the film mixed to negative reviews, often praising the visual aesthetics and Charlize Theron’s performance while criticizing the film's length and MacFarlane's leading role.
The film received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, many of whom felt the movie was overlong and reliant on toilet humor . While MacFarlane’s timing and the supporting cast were praised, critics were divided on MacFarlane’s ability to carry a live-action lead role.
Enter Anna (Charlize Theron), a striking widow from the East whose beauty and modern sensibilities upend the town’s status quo. Her arrival awakens something in Albert, but before he can act, Englishman Clinch (Liam Neeson), a deadly gunslinger and Anna’s vengeful ex-husband, rides into town with a notorious reputation. Albert is forced to choose between cowardice and courage when Clinch targets him and the town.
: As Albert and Anna fall for each other, her husband, the notorious outlaw Clinch Leatherwood (Liam Neeson), arrives in town seeking revenge, forcing Albert to put his newfound courage to the test in a life-or-death confrontation. Cast and Cameos
The Wild West is usually portrayed as a land of heroic outlaws and sunset duels, but Seth MacFarlane’s (2014) takes a more cynical—and far more dangerous—approach. Directed, co-written, and starring the creator of Family Guy , this Western comedy suggests that the frontier wasn't just tough; it was actively trying to kill you. The Plot: Courage in a Lawless Land