‘Horizon: An American Saga–Chapter 1’ Presents A Partial Epic Western

Kevin Costner’s first of four sprawling installments hits most of its desired marks.
‘Horizon: An American Saga–Chapter 1’ Presents A Partial Epic Western
Horse trader Hayes Ellison (Kevin Costner) is a minor character, in "Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1." Warner Bros. Pictures
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R | 3h 1m | Drama, Western, Action | 2024

“Horizon: An American Saga–Chapter 1” (“Chapter 1”) is the first in what will be a four-installment project from co-producer, director, co-writer, and actor Kevin Costner. So massive is it in scale and scope, it will likely make his similarly themed “Dances With Wolves” play out like a short film.

Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.