Kevin Costner fans rally after critics pan 'Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1' but audiences flock
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kevin Costner's newest epic, 'Horizon: An American Saga—Chapter 1', has hit theaters, and moviegoers are pouring their hearts out online over the film.
Set against the backdrop of pre-and post-Civil War America, the film explores numerous characters and their intertwined narrative as tensions between the Apaches and the settlers escalate.
The film, directed by Kevin Costner (who also stars in it), has a star-studded cast that includes Sienna Miller, Jena Malone, Abbey Lee, Michael Rooker, and Danny Huston among others.
Fans express love for 'Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1'
While the film failed to please critics and was largely lambasted by them, fans had a different viewpoint, with many expressing their admiration for it on X.
Sharing the same opinion a fan said, "Watching Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 in theaters instead which I’m happy to say is much better than I expected from the critical reaction (which I suspect was for ideological reasons)."
Watching Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 in theaters instead which I’m happy to say is much better than I expected from the critical reaction (which I suspect was for ideological reasons).
— Derek Pederson 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@DerekPederson3) June 28, 2024
A fan commented on X, "Had my doubts but... wow. "Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1" is breathtaking. Both old-fashioned and very new, Kevin Costner's take on the Western is almost an anthology of all Western films. It's epic but understated, knows what it is and does not apologize."
Had my doubts but... wow. "Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1" is breathtaking. Both old-fashioned and very new, Kevin Costner's take on the Western is almost an anthology of all Western films. It's epic but understated, knows what it is and does not apologize. pic.twitter.com/zan6lL4NnL
— Christopher Lloyd (@ChristopheLloyd) June 28, 2024
A fan raved about the movie and said, "Kevin Costner’s HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA - CHAPTER 1 is an unabashedly old-fashioned & sincere Western. While messy at times, it’s audacious, grand storytelling rarely seen anymore. Costner’s steadfast passion for his material & the genre is a beautiful thing to behold."
Kevin Costner’s HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA - CHAPTER 1 is an unabashedly old-fashioned & sincere Western. While messy at times, it’s audacious, grand storytelling rarely seen anymore. Costner’s steadfast passion for his material & the genre is a beautiful thing to behold. pic.twitter.com/3rO7L6UGqj
— Michael Pereira (@mike_vs_pereira) June 28, 2024
Another added, "@modernwestHorizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 is phenomenal! The casting, acting, his directing and cinematography is extraordinary! A must see film this summer!"
@modernwest Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 is phenomenal! The casting, acting, his directing and cinematography is extraordinary! A must see film this summer! pic.twitter.com/NIVLpRx4Mc
— Marci (@marcell941) June 28, 2024
Excited about the other parts, another fan added, "Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 the best hang out movie since Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. can’t wait for Chapter 2 (and 3 and 4). Costner. Is. Cooking."
Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1
— henry violence (@connormarsden7) June 28, 2024
the best hang out movie since Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. can’t wait for Chapter 2 (and 3 and 4).
Costner. Is. Cooking.
Fans feel 'Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1' is better suited for a television series format
The fans also said that the film's content would be better suited for television.
Sharing their opinion on the same a fan said, “Horizon: An American Saga-Chapter 1” is a good film with some gorgeous filmmaking and excellent performances. But it does feel like a glorified pilot episode for a tv show. We have 3 story arcs that have 3 beginnings, with no middle or end. Overall, I give this film a 7.5/10.
“Horizon: An American Saga-Chapter 1” is a good film with some gorgeous filmmaking and excellent performances. But it does feel like a glorified pilot episode for a tv show. We have 3 story arcs that have 3 beginnings, with no middle or end. Overall, I give this film a 7.5/10.
— House of Fire and Blood (@HouseofFireand2) June 28, 2024
Another added, "HORIZON 1 is far from perfect - on 1st viewing many scenes drag on, several character relationships go through major shifts offscreen, editing is imperfect & I get why it was shot digitally but this really should be on 35mm - but it's charming & very vibeable."
HORIZON 1 is far from perfect - on 1st viewing many scenes drag on, several character relationships go through major shifts offscreen, editing is imperfect & I get why it was shot digitally but this really should be on 35mm - but it's charming & very vibeable. pic.twitter.com/XikgnFP7lU
— PAUL: An American Saga - Chapter 1 (@HuginsPL) June 29, 2024
A fan expressed their enthusiasm for the movie by stating, “Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1” was a awesome movie, I went to see it in the theater Today, if you like the movies “Dances With Wolves” or “Wyatt Earp” you’ll love Kevin Costner’s new movie, I can’t until chapter 2 comes out."
“Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1” was a awesome movie, I went to see it in the theater Today, if you like the movies “Dances With Wolves” or “Wyatt Earp” you’ll love Kevin Costner’s new movie, I can’t until chapter 2 comes out.
— brian kirby (@Briankirby1980) June 28, 2024
A moviegoer joked about the movie and said, "Sat through all 3 hrs 2 minutes of Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1. Kudos to the poor elderly lady who moaned “oh god!” when the “Chapter 1” title card came up."
Sat through all 3 hrs 2 minutes of Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1. Kudos to the poor elderly lady who moaned “oh god!” when the “Chapter 1” title card came up. pic.twitter.com/pFMKWYxxIy
— Nick Corporon (@NickCorporon) June 29, 2024
How to watch 'Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1'?
The epic Western 'Horizon: An American Saga—Chapter 1' from Warner Bros. Pictures explores pre-and post-Civil War America.
The movie, which made its debut in cinemas on June 28, 2024, is written and directed by Kevin Costner.
So, you might get seats at a nearby theatre and see the action drama storyline unfold if you want to lose yourself in cowboy action.
'Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 trailer