Horizon: An American Saga

Horizon: An American Saga (2024)★ 6.8/10

Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1

R · US · 181 min · May 19, 2024

  • Drama
  • Western

Directed by: Kevin Costner

Written by: Jon Baird, Kevin Costner, Mark Kasdan

Covers a 15-year period of American westward expansion and settlement, spanning both before and after the Civil War.

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BBonita_PerkinsAugust 23, 2024
It's obvious there's an issue with either the script or the editing because the storytelling and pacing are all jumbled up. The movie has a lengthy runtime and a lot of characters, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but a lot of them feel really one-dimensional. I was left scratching my head, wondering what the main storyline was really about, what the characters wanted, and why they were doing what they were doing. There's just a ton of stuff that leaves me wondering.
BBert_WiseAugust 23, 2024
This movie has a tight story that brings together three distinct parts, all while introducing the main characters and their struggles in a tight and solid story. One cool thing is that there's a good mix of strong, fierce female characters. You can see a tough woman character in almost every storyline. The whole vibe is epic and meaningful, with breathtaking visuals that make you reflect on how tiny and delicate life can seem next to the vastness of nature. So, if you're into Westerns or dig Taylor Sheridan's stuff, you must check this out.
WWarren_WestJuly 22, 2024
I'd give this movie a solid 7.5 out of 10. It's a fresh take on the old Western genre, with multiple storylines that keep you engaged. The mountain landscapes are stunning, and the music is epic. Even though this first chapter is mostly about introducing the characters, I have no doubt that the rest of the story will be even more thrilling.
BBradley_FarrellJuly 22, 2024
This movie felt like a really dragged-out episode of a TV show. The editing was a bit choppy, and the pacing was all wrong – the opening was way more exciting than the rest of the film. Since they didn't add much to the story, many everyday scenes could've been trimmed to keep the runtime under two and a half hours. I'm crossing my fingers that chapter two will be more thrilling.
GGrant_CortezJuly 22, 2024
First off, the music for this epic adventure was incredible! It gave me goosebumps and had me on the edge of my seat the whole time in the theater. I absolutely loved this movie and was glued to the screen for those three hours. And let me tell you, the cast was super charming!
AAndrew_GonzalesJuly 22, 2024
This film is epic, no doubt about it. It's got grandeur written all over it. The first part feels more like a setup for the rest of the story, like an intro to four different but related narratives. Cool idea, but it leaves you wanting a more complete story. Maybe if they turned this into a ten-episode miniseries, it would do a better job of showing off its big story and all the cool stuff in it.
AAlecia_HuntJuly 22, 2024
As the first chapter of a four-part series, it feels a bit all over the place before everything ties together, but that's understandable. Some of the storylines are well done, while others could use some work, making that problem stand out more. But those landscapes are amazing! They'll definitely keep you hooked. The movie handles the conflict between settlers and Native Americans fairly reasonably, which is awesome. Kevin Costner directs it in his classic, solid style, which lays a good foundation. So, even though it's a bit disjointed initially, there's still plenty to be excited about in the upcoming sequels.
RRafaelenrique CaparelliOctober 2, 2026
Contains spoilers
pelicula hermosa
LLuan AntonioNovember 24, 2025
Kevin Costner, sem dúvidas ele é um show de interpretação e direção .
PPineapple_saJune 16, 2025
Esta é mesmo uma história de espionagem? Tinha muito potencial, mas acabou sendo tudo sobre drama familiar. No começo achei a garotinha muito fofa, mas depois ficou muito chato.
MMago do FilmeJune 16, 2025
Este filme mantém a tradição épica do velho oeste com visuais impressionantes e um forte senso de história. A fotografia e os cenários permanecem impressionantes. No entanto, o ritmo é lento e as cenas dramáticas se arrastam. Embora existam muitos personagens, suas interações não apresentam profundidade e a ressonância emocional é rasa. Eu entendi o objetivo de Kevin Costner, mas a narrativa é frouxa e o equilíbrio entre apelo comercial e arte é desequilibrado.
EEntertainment OverviewOctober 17, 2024
Su mayor virtud es su imponente fotografía con paisajes realmente hermosos. Además de secuencias muy bien filmadas y actuaciones más que competentes.
Por el momento, parecen ser historias casi inconexas entre sí; sin embargo son extremadamente interesantes por sí solas.
Está lejos de ser perfecta. Todo dependerá de cómo avanza con las demás entregas.

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