| Aspect | Detail | |--------|--------| | Resolution | 1280x536 (approx., due to scope aspect ratio 2.35:1) | | Video bitrate | ~4,500–6,000 kbps | | Audio | AC3 5.1 or DTS (original theatrical mix) | | Subtitle support | Usually includes English, Spanish, French |
Cinematographer Michael Barrett shot A Million Ways to Die in the West on a mix of Arri Alexa and film stock. The goal was to evoke John Ford’s Monument Valley while simultaneously rendering it dirty and miserable.
A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014) 6.1 | Comedy, Western a million ways to die in the west 2014 720p b better
The B Better encode realigned the DTS audio track to match the AVC video stream perfectly. When Albert monologues about the horrors of "poisonous" tarantulas, the punchline lands on the frame cut. Furthermore, this release preserves the (approximately 116 minutes), which adds 15 minutes of raunchier material cut from the theatrical version, including an extended musical number titled "If You’re Ever in a Western."
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"A Million Ways to Die in the West" was a commercial success, grossing over $352 million worldwide. The film received several award nominations, including two Golden Globe nominations for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy and Best Supporting Actress - Charlize Theron.
One of the strongest elements of the film is its incredible A-list cast, many of whom are playing wildly against type: as Albert Stark Charlize Theron as Anna Barnes-Leatherwood Liam Neeson as Clinch Leatherwood Amanda Seyfried as Louise Neil Patrick Harris as Foy Giovanni Ribisi as Edward Sarah Silverman as Ruth When Albert monologues about the horrors of "poisonous"
The film has found a second life on streaming platforms and digital libraries. It is the kind of movie that plays perfectly on a laptop or TV screen in 720p—it’s sharp enough to see the cinematography, but the format feels nostalgic, harkening back to the days of watching unrated comedies on DVD with friends.