Its pretty much been forgotten, especially considering the three main stars here are relatively well-known.

It’sgot a generic title, butAbsolutionprobably wishes it was of generic quality.

Its hard to care too much when everything is just so flat and lacking in commitment or believable emotions.

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He was also behindTed, though that films sequel wasnt nearly as good.

Between theTedscame another misfire on MacFarlanes part:A Million Ways to Die in the West.

The film wasnt amazingly well-received critically, but it did enough, and proved successful financially.

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The sequels makeTakenlook like an action/thriller masterpiece, withTaken 2feeling, at best, like a fairly desperate cash-grab.

But it gets worse!

But, releasing a sequel that doesnt offer much new so soon after the original?

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A Million Ways to Die in the West - 2014

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