I thought it was a great movie and really enjoyed the characters and storylines. It's an epic western, and Kevin Costner did an amazing job bringing the American scenery to life. Also has its fair share of good ol' western gun fights, which I liked too... I was committed to seeing this and the rest of the saga. It's part 1 of 4, so think of it that way and don't expect it to stand alone with a beginning, middle, and end. It's just the beginning, and I can't wait for part 2 in August. Also amazing attention to detail.. Definitely worth seeing in the theaters!