I missed opening weekend and purchased this movie from Prime Video. I highly enjoy Kevin Costners body of professional work and thought for sure, after watching him in Yellowstone, I'd love it. Sadly, I didn't. It was agonizing slow to start.
I found the initially story line about Indians attacking white man on their quest West a bit overdone and redundant. Yes, I know it did occur in history, but it was a turn off to watch, especially first thing. Then the bouncing around from Indian story, to the Horizon settlement, to Costners plight with the girl with child, to the Sykes family... I was getting bored and less interested. Too many superficial story lines, to follow.
The scenery was gorgeous and the music well selected for the scenes. I found myself gaining interest with the lieutenant who rescued the woman and her daughter. I especially loved Mrs. Riordan and her husband as they grew fondly attached to Lizzie. Then the story line got so boring again I had to turn it off. Until I read the poor reviews here, I really thought I had missed something in the delivery of this movie. I'm giving it 3 stars because of the 3 parts I did find of interest. Not sure if I will continue to watch it or any sequels.