Horizon An American Saga

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Is Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga' Worth the Hype? A Deep Dive into the Western Epic

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Are you ready to saddle up for a cinematic journey with Kevin Costner in 'Horizon: An American Saga'? The first part of this Western epic has left audiences intrigued but slightly puzzled. With Costner directing and starring in Chapter One, the film sets the stage for a series of interconnected tales, reminiscent of a TV series format. However, some viewers feel that the narrative jumps around too much, leaving key elements unexplained.

Taking a trip down memory lane, we recall Kevin Costner's iconic Western drama 'Dances with Wolves,' which swept the Oscars over three decades ago. Fast forward to 'Horizon: An American Saga,' where Costner embarks on a new cinematic journey, this time exploring the settlement of the West. As Chapter One unfolds, audiences witness a slow build-up of intersecting stories, with Costner making a late entrance an hour into the film.

In 'Horizon: An American Saga,' Costner not only stars but also takes on the roles of writer and director, showcasing his passion for the Wild West on screen. Alongside talented actors like Sienna Miller and Sam Worthington, Costner leads a cinematic exploration of familiar Western alleys in a grand, albeit self-indulgent, manner. The film's debut at the Cannes Film Festival garnered mixed reviews, with some labeling it as an over-stuffed Western epic that both intrigues and challenges viewers.

As we await the next chapters of 'Horizon: An American Saga,' one thing is clear - Kevin Costner's dedication to the Western genre is unwavering. Whether you're a fan of classic Westerns or eager for a modern take on frontier tales, this cinematic journey promises to be a wild ride through the rugged landscapes of the American West.

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'Horizon: An American Saga' Review: Sprawling but Thinly Spread (Variety)

The first part of Kevin Costner's Western epic feels like the set-up for a TV series. It jumps around too much while explaining too little.

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The First Part of Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga' Bodes ... (Vanity Fair)

Thirty-four years ago, Kevin Costner debuted his corny, stirring, culturally iffy Western drama Dances with Wolves. It would go on to win a heap of Oscars, ...

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'Horizon: An American Saga โ€” Chapter One' Review: Kevin Costner ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Kevin Costner directed and stars in 'Horizon: An American Saga โ€” Chapter One,' kicking off a quartet of films about the settlement of the West.

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Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 movie review (2024 ... (Roger Ebert)

A slow build of intersecting stories that takes so long to get going that Costner doesn't even appear on screen until an hour in.

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Horizon: An American Saga โ€“ Chapter 1: Costner casts himself as ... (The Guardian)

Costner writes, directs and stars alongside Sienna Miller and Sam Worthington in a big vain slog up familiar old west alleys.

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'Horizon: An American Saga': Cannes Review (Screen International)

The first part of Kevin Costner's over-stuffed Western epic rides into Cannes. Horizon: An American Saga. Source: Cannes Film Festival.

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'Horizon: An American Saga' Review: Kevin Costner's Western (TheWrap)

Cannes 2024: The first of a projected four movies is a corny, rousing epic for people who say they don't make 'em like that anymore.

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