Jm Hale

Please...pay no attention to critics or audiences negative reviews. Horizon is an extraordinary film in it's story, scope & beauty. Many reviews have mentioned too many characters, empty characterizations, meandering plotlines, etc. Kevin Costner's movie is a great cinematic achievement. He should be very proud. The standing ovation he received at Cannes film festival was well deserved & anyone who enjoys great cinema should take 3 hours out of a day & see this unflinching look back at a piece of our nation's history. If you've seen Game of Thrones or House of Dragons, this film is a walk in the park to follow compared to those epic series. Part One is a setup guys. Characters will grow & evolve, plotlines will flesh out & resolve as the series continues. From the harrowing opening scenes, the mood was set & the film goer is transported to another place in time. The cinematography was stunning in it's ability to make one feel as if you were actually living those times. Your emotions will run the gamut from the first reel to the last in Costner's quest to bring history alive. A fan long before Yellowstone, I went into the theatre owing nothing to what I'd read or heard prior to seeing this movie. So happy with that decision, because it was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon at the movies. No sci-fi, no CGI, no superpowers. Just a good old-fashioned western. Note...if you don't care for westerns & that time in our history, don't buy a ticket. It WILL be a waste of time however, if you love film & great storytelling, relatable characters & breathtaking scenery, check out Kevin Costner's passion project. It will be well worth the time & money. Can't wait for Horizon Part Two!