Peacock’s Forgotten Western Comedy Starring Liam Neeson Flops at Box Office

When you think of Liam Neeson, you probably think of his iconic line, “I will find you, and I will kill you.” That role in Taken really set him up as an action star! But did you know he was also in a lesser-known 2013 comedy that didn’t quite hit the mark? A Million Ways to Die in the West just landed on Peacock at the start of January, and it’s already set to ride off into the sunset from the platform.

For those of you who haven’t seen it yet, the movie is a western comedy directed by Seth MacFarlane. It’s about a timid frontiersman who finds his bravery and falls for a mysterious woman while navigating the perilous American West. Despite having a budget of $40 million, it only brought in $87 million worldwide at the box office, leaving it in the dust.

Critics and audiences alike weren’t too impressed with A Million Ways to Die in the West. It scored a measly 33% from critics and 41% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. One critic even compared it to a drawn-out, crass episode of Family Guy, which might not be the best compliment. The attempt to turn the show’s quick wit into a feature film just didn’t quite hit the mark, leaving many feeling underwhelmed.

But hey, humor is subjective, right? So if you’re a fan of MacFarlane’s style and don’t mind a bit of toilet humor, you might still enjoy this flick. Just be sure to catch it on Peacock before it takes off, as it’s not available on other major streaming platforms at the moment. Who knows, it might make a comeback in the future, but for now, it’s time to say goodbye to this forgotten western comedy.