Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
New Line Cinema | Release Date: June 28, 2024 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Mixed or average reviews based on 47 Critic Reviews
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11
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29
Negative:
7
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83
Original-CinLiz BraunJul 2, 2024
Chapter 1 of this undertaking is imperfect, at times meandering and once or twice confusing, but it is never boring and never feels over-long. And it is spectacularly beautiful to look at. Read full review
83
The Film StageRory O'ConnorMay 20, 2024
Costner hasn’t forgotten where to point a camera, and outside all the table-setting, Horizon has moments designed to astonish. Read full review
80
Film ThreatAlan NgJul 12, 2024
Other than being dense in story, Horizon feels like a big epic western. It feels cinematic on the big screen, and the sweeping landscapes are gorgeous. The acting is top-notch from top to bottom. Read full review
80
NMEJames MottramJul 2, 2024
All set around the American Civil War, Chapter 1 is a three-hour slow-burn that takes some patience, but rewards with handsome vistas, moments of thrilling action and characters that will likely grow in significance in subsequent instalments. Read full review
80
The TelegraphRobbie CollinMay 19, 2024
The film is earnest yet hopeful, with crisply drawn characters - but perhaps its full grandeur won’t be fully realised until part two. Read full review
80
Total FilmJames MottramMay 19, 2024
A rigorous and handsome drama, finely hewn by Costner and his cast, this is an absorbing ride into the Old West. Read full review
75
ReelViewsJames BerardinelliJul 1, 2024
I applaud what Costner has given us with Horizon. This contains many of the things on my movie wish-list with its focus on an original story, diverse characters, and a classic cinematic approach. Problems aside, Costner has me hooked and I’ll be among the first in line to see Chapter 2 when it opens in August. Read full review
74
Paste MagazineLuke HicksMay 30, 2024
It’s spread a bit thin, but not distractingly so if you anticipate the stories as parts of a whole. Through episodic logic, Costner and co-screenwriter Jon Baird balance the film quite well. Read full review
70
Screen RantPatrice WitherspoonJun 7, 2024
Costner and company know the importance of visual and sonic storytelling. In this film, the score, landscapes, and set pieces guide the stories along when the dialogue is limited, helping us to connect to the overall experience emotionally. Read full review
67
The A.V. ClubB.L. PantherJul 2, 2024
There is solid filmmaking to enjoy. It’s just hard to know what it’s all for. Read full review
65
The AtlanticDavid SimsAug 1, 2024
Horizon might not be “watchable” in the most traditional sense of the word, but it’s audacious enough that I’ll be heading back for more in August, in anticipation of what might happen when all of these tales hopefully, eventually, collide. Read full review
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