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Kevin Costner fans rally after critics pan 'Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1' but audiences flock

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)."

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."

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."

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!"

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."

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.

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."

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."

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."

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