Horizon: An American Saga

A horrible, boring film from the beginning. I stalked out of the theatre before its three-hour ending.

To begin with, it is horribly embarrassing to admit that I left this film well before the ending. However, the sad fact is that it had an unrecognizable plot that drifted from one lackluster character to another.

Taking place during the civil war, the film tries to tell the story of how America’s West was won. While settlers challenge the homes of Native Americans, their interaction was largely devoid of meaning.

Costner is a sensational actor, and I love Dances with Wolves (1990) and Field of Dreams (1989) among others. And while I love westerns, this movie pales in comparison to the great book and film Lonesome Dove (1989).

Scene after scene bored me to tears. Though this is the first of four planned American Westerns directed by Mr. Costner, I have a hard time imagining the release of any sequels.

Reaching the age of 69, maybe he should drift into the cinema sunset with his honor and dignity preserved.