I watched it bearing in mind that it was the first of four parts and I thought that the pacing was fine and in fact at times it felt a little rushed. At 3 hours I never got fidgety or bored. Always a good sign. Loved the cinematography too and some great Western characters. Overall it gets a solid 4 out of 5. Already looking forward to the next one.
I agree, I don't quite understand the bashing this movie took. I'm with you in being excited for the rest of the movies in the series too. Sometimes (a lot of times) critics opinions don't make much sense to me. If I took critic's opinions as gospel, I'd certainly miss out on a lot of great movies (especially comedies) that have impacted what I enjoy watching.
Before I saw the movie I thought it was a shamble shamble going by what critics were saying, when I eventually saw the movie I couldn't wait for the second chapter. This movie in future will be developed into many novels.
I love how the critics are dumb as a bell. It's clear that it's the first film of four, yet they treat it as a standalone. As a standalone, it doesn't work, so if the sequels are scrapped, it's gonna be one of the worst films in history. However, it builds sympathy for the characters and plot, making me want to see more. If Kev delivers the whole package in style, it will go down as the pinnacle of western genre.
Can’t wait for your break down. Flick seemed like a series, but one that I can’t wait to see more of. Kind of a sucker for every aspect of it from subject to star, so I’m all in.
Great video, thank you. I think his pacing is great- for a 12 hour movie. That’s why I believe he needs to put out part 2 immediately, so people can get a better feel for the overall project.
I'm with you, it's such a shame it took such a big hit critically.. because of that, the people who loved it have to wait longer. To hell with critics, they're such pompous idiots. It's so easy to dump on a movie, and then back track later. If they come out saying they love it, and then everyone hates it, then it's harder to take back that opinion. Critics shouldn't have the weight they do when it comes to a movie's success. Ultimately, the fans suffer due to a few self absorbed critics.
I loved it! I went in with very low expectations considering the reviews, but my family and I were blown away at how fast the three hours went and how much we enjoyed it!
To comment on Horizon, My husband and I watched it and it brings out parts of the West that are spot on natural, with the guy in the beginning reading the book about taking the land back and edge of your seat one minute w emotion the next....It was all about Cinema in your own home. Very well done I don't care what the critics thought. They are wrong. I can't wait to see part 2 and after.
Horizon Saga 1 is one of the best movies of the year. People complain about remakes, Costner gives us something very original. The scenery, narrative, and music are a perfect blend of the westerns of old. The movie movies quickly and the end came too soon for me. I am praying Sage 2 has a cinema release as it is the BEST way to see the film. The length is exactly the same as Oppenheimer, but no one complained about that film timing. It is a must see and very student should watch the film.
Thanks for these updates. And all the work you do on this channel. I loved HORIZON Chapter 1. I was disappointed when I walked into the theater and the manager felt the need to tell us that Chapter 2 would be coming out in August. I am grateful that it looks like it might get a second life and that Costner may get to complete this masterpiece.
I actually loved it and was disappointed to hear that the second instalment was delayed. The viewing experience probably would have been better as a mini series, but I came out of theatres craving the second movie all the same.
Costner, as outsider, put his money on the project and that thing doesn't like to the establishment....judge chapter one as single movie is stupid, I enjoined the open spaces in the big screen and don't worried about critics. This tetralogy will be a masterpiece and Costner will be remembered as a great artist, actor and director
I love horizon 1 and can't wait to see the rest and to learn that there may be a bonus movie is wonderful. I hope they announce part 2 soon so diehard fans like me can be rewarded for our loyalty. Additionally this would set Horizon apart from Yellowstone comparisons which has been plagued by promised series that haven't come and endless delays which have become all too common.
It’s an original movie…that sold me plus its characters act like unique people of the era….i enjoyed it but it was a movie that you could see every week in the 70s when they would make more original movies, used to see three or four movies a week some multiple times, tickets were cheap plus lots of second run and grind house movies….i struggle to find any new movies I want to see
I don't understand the hate this movie got, I thought it was pretty damn good, possibly great considering how the rest of the movies in the series are. I'm pretty excited for the rest of the movies.
Just watched this Saturday on Max. Very few likeable characters. Overall it hit me like he wanted make a new version of Dances that has no charm or hope.
Three hours in a theater vs three hours at home is very different obviously…it should have always been a streaming saga and limited release in theaters. I enjoyed every minute from my bed eating 3 dollar ice cream and a dollar coke.
I actually intentionally paid the most money I could to this , saw it in theaters and paid for 3 tickets and bought it on prime video for the 25$ . My reason is because I want more westerners and Americana put out in theaters. I can’t stand the superhero movies and the woke BS so something like this , that I can actually relate to is a breath of fresh air. The last movie I saw in theaters was the remake of Death wish ( dumpster fire 🔥) and the MEG , ( nowhere near as good as the novels) So I rarely go to the theatre these days but I’d see all these in theaters if they were to release them that way . I really don’t care how they put them out , I just want them to finish them and get them out for us all. Kevin is going somewhere good with this , open range and dances with wolves are masterpieces and Horizon will be too if it gets it’s chance .
I really liked this film, but I also found it a little melodramatic and the score to be a little heavy handed. Regardless I hope he's able to make more in the series.
I feel terrible, like I'm the only one,Ok listen I liked the movie but honestly I was totally lost in the second half. I kept trying to catch up but simply did not fully understand it. The movie was all over the place in that second half. I intend to watch it again and try to pay more attention, hopefully I'll be able to piece it together.
It's unfortunate that he's become a slave to his distributors. Without the second part available, the first part doesn't have very much impact. By the time the plot and characters become clear the movie is almost half over.
Question for you - I loved the movie, but there was one part I did not understand. What was with the scene near the beginning (right before we cut to 1863 that showed the single Native American attacked by the band of Native American warriors on horseback? Did Desmarais see it happen and what does it have to do with the story being told?
It was showing that the tribes hunting grounds were being shrunk down and depleted to the point that other tribes were being forced to hunt game on Apache hunting grounds.
I can't believe the comments I'm reading. I'm a HUGE fan of Westerns - and, in fact, Open Range is a favorite. But I found Horizon confusing, long, and frankly a bit boring. It is FAR from a "masterpiece." 😒🥴
You can't make a long film for people that are watching crap like love Island and brain dead cooking with celebrities. They don't have the stamina nor the attention span.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. Aside from the spectacular scenic shots it doesn't sugarcoat what life was about in the frontier days. It was harsh, it was brutal, it was death.
You do know cartridge conversions have existed since the 50s right? They were pretty popular for horseback so you didn’t have to awkwardly fumble between swapping guns or trying to reload.
@@Metaldogg Not revolvers, because of Smith&Wesson's control over the "bored through cylinder" patent only rifles and single shot or Derringer type pistols used cartridges until the patent expired in 1869, the Smith&Wesson Model 1 which was the only revolver manufactured while the patent was in effect was only chambered in .22 Short their Model 2 chambered in .38 S&W didn't even come out until 1877. There was a few exceptions where Smith&Wesson signed contracts with companies allowing them to convert pistols but that wasn't until 1868 just a few months before the patent expired in 1869, so there were very few. After the patent expired conversions started happening in small numbers at first building up year after year until 1871 when a Colt employee was awarded a patent on a way of converting revolvers that really took off after that, even 2 year's later when the 1873 Colt SAA came out they converted far more revolvers than they sold new 1873's because a conversion was cheaper than a new 1873, of course that only lasted so long because there was only so many cap and ball revolvers to convert but there was enough that they remained popular throughout the entire period of what's considered the Old West, and more popular than the 1873 actually because of price. But ultimately conversion revolvers weren't really around until when newly manufactured cartridge revolvers were being produced after the Smith&Wesson patent expired, so no, you wouldn't have seen them in the 1850's and 1860's.
@@Metaldogg Yes, but only in smaller calibers in USA. Bigger calibers like .44 and .45 used the conversions in the film were not made before 1870s. The .44 Henry cartridge was made from 1860 but was not used in revolvers before 1870s.
@@b.a.n20O3 I would really like to know which conversions from the 50s you are refering to. The colt Kevin Costner has is a Colt Richard conversion, transition version, i.e. from 1871-1872 using a .44 cartridge which did not exist before the Civil War. Somewhere in the film there is a Colt Walker conversion, which "could" have been converted in the period where the film is set except that there would be no .45 cartridges invented for it.
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This film is a masterpiece in my opinion
I want more Horizon just as soon as it's out of the oven!
I watched it bearing in mind that it was the first of four parts and I thought that the pacing was fine and in fact at times it felt a little rushed. At 3 hours I never got fidgety or bored. Always a good sign. Loved the cinematography too and some great Western characters. Overall it gets a solid 4 out of 5. Already looking forward to the next one.
The last half of the movie went pretty fast considering.
I agree, I don't quite understand the bashing this movie took. I'm with you in being excited for the rest of the movies in the series too.
Sometimes (a lot of times) critics opinions don't make much sense to me. If I took critic's opinions as gospel, I'd certainly miss out on a lot of great movies (especially comedies) that have impacted what I enjoy watching.
They may had the doorknobs right,but why can't they get the costumes more correct. Ain't that hard.
The costumes were awesome and well made! I loved it all… everything about Horizon was fantastic and just fabulous… want to see Chapter 2 now!
@@maryabbott8344 I'm with you! I was kinda bummed that part 2 got pushed back because other people didn't like the first part.
I loved it ! I can't wait to watch it again.We need more movies like this.
Critics hate it because they portrayed the kinds of fights that actually happened out west instead of sugar coating the reality
Chapter One was a masterpiece. The reason why Kevin is a living legend.
Love this film don't care the hate I like the epic story love it. Can't wait for chapter 2.
I love it saw it twice!
So did we. Watched it at the cinema and then bought it when it came out.
@@ConradMurkitt I have the 4K on pre-order as well
Great movie!! Can’t wait to see the 2nd movie. I’ve seen the 1st one 3 times.👍👍👍
Before I saw the movie I thought it was a shamble shamble going by what critics were saying, when I eventually saw the movie I couldn't wait for the second chapter. This movie in future will be developed into many novels.
I love how the critics are dumb as a bell. It's clear that it's the first film of four, yet they treat it as a standalone. As a standalone, it doesn't work, so if the sequels are scrapped, it's gonna be one of the worst films in history. However, it builds sympathy for the characters and plot, making me want to see more. If Kev delivers the whole package in style, it will go down as the pinnacle of western genre.
Can’t wait for your break down. Flick seemed like a series, but one that I can’t wait to see more of. Kind of a sucker for every aspect of it from subject to star, so I’m all in.
One of my favourite films of the year a fantastic expansive western and im so excited for chapter 2.
Love this film I'm watching it again now for 1000th time....
Great video, thank you.
I think his pacing is great- for a 12 hour movie. That’s why I believe he needs to put out part 2 immediately, so people can get a better feel for the overall project.
I loved every minute of the movie when I saw it opening night. Gutted to have to wait so long for Horizon Chapter 2, but it’ll be worth the wait.
I'm with you, it's such a shame it took such a big hit critically.. because of that, the people who loved it have to wait longer.
To hell with critics, they're such pompous idiots. It's so easy to dump on a movie, and then back track later. If they come out saying they love it, and then everyone hates it, then it's harder to take back that opinion. Critics shouldn't have the weight they do when it comes to a movie's success. Ultimately, the fans suffer due to a few self absorbed critics.
I loved it! I went in with very low expectations considering the reviews, but my family and I were blown away at how fast the three hours went and how much we enjoyed it!
To comment on Horizon, My husband and I watched it and it brings out parts of the West that are spot on natural, with the guy in the beginning reading the book about taking the land back and edge of your seat one minute w emotion the next....It was all about Cinema in your own home. Very well done I don't care what the critics thought. They are wrong. I can't wait to see part 2 and after.
Masterpiece
Horizon Saga 1 is one of the best movies of the year. People complain about remakes, Costner gives us something very original. The scenery, narrative, and music are a perfect blend of the westerns of old. The movie movies quickly and the end came too soon for me. I am praying Sage 2 has a cinema release as it is the BEST way to see the film. The length is exactly the same as Oppenheimer, but no one complained about that film timing. It is a must see and very student should watch the film.
I saw this movie in theaters TWICE so far. I thought it was great. I'm really looking forward to the rest of it.
Thanks for these updates. And all the work you do on this channel. I loved HORIZON Chapter 1. I was disappointed when I walked into the theater and the manager felt the need to tell us that Chapter 2 would be coming out in August. I am grateful that it looks like it might get a second life and that Costner may get to complete this masterpiece.
Masterpiece. Can not wait for all 4 to be out. Epic.
I'd never heard of it but I shall look at it this afternoon..😊 it looks good to me . Love a western me.😊
Loved it!!!!
I dont understand why are they trashing this because this is brilliant I never got bored once plus I love western anyway
Critics hate it because the Apache attack the settlers, that’s not pc in 2024
Good thing Costner didn't portray a Commanche attack, it would have been way worse. @@gijoe508
I actually loved it and was disappointed to hear that the second instalment was delayed. The viewing experience probably would have been better as a mini series, but I came out of theatres craving the second movie all the same.
I would really like to watch this movie. I haven't seen it on TH-cam yet!
HBO or Max now showing/streaming
I loved 1883, I was so excited to see this when I started up the HBO app.
Costner, as outsider, put his money on the project and that thing doesn't like to the establishment....judge chapter one as single movie is stupid, I enjoined the open spaces in the big screen and don't worried about critics. This tetralogy will be a masterpiece and Costner will be remembered as a great artist, actor and director
Horizon was superb best movie in years . Never ever listen to film critics a lot have agendas .
I love horizon 1 and can't wait to see the rest and to learn that there may be a bonus movie is wonderful. I hope they announce part 2 soon so diehard fans like me can be rewarded for our loyalty. Additionally this would set Horizon apart from Yellowstone comparisons which has been plagued by promised series that haven't come and endless delays which have become all too common.
It’s an original movie…that sold me plus its characters act like unique people of the era….i enjoyed it but it was a movie that you could see every week in the 70s when they would make more original movies, used to see three or four movies a week some multiple times, tickets were cheap plus lots of second run and grind house movies….i struggle to find any new movies I want to see
❤🎉
It’s a masterpiece
❤❤loved Horizon one ❤❤
The first chapter not a masterpiece! Looking on 2 chapter
Great movie
I don't understand the hate this movie got, I thought it was pretty damn good, possibly great considering how the rest of the movies in the series are. I'm pretty excited for the rest of the movies.
Cool video. Thanks Just Westerns!
Costner still overshadowed by Kurt Russell’s performance in Tombstone.
Just watched this Saturday on Max. Very few likeable characters. Overall it hit me like he wanted make a new version of Dances that has no charm or hope.
Three hours in a theater vs three hours at home is very different obviously…it should have always been a streaming saga and limited release in theaters.
I enjoyed every minute from my bed eating 3 dollar ice cream and a dollar coke.
I actually intentionally paid the most money I could to this , saw it in theaters and paid for 3 tickets and bought it on prime video for the 25$ .
My reason is because I want more westerners and Americana put out in theaters. I can’t stand the superhero movies and the woke BS so something like this , that I can actually relate to is a breath of fresh air. The last movie I saw in theaters was the remake of Death wish
( dumpster fire 🔥) and the MEG , ( nowhere near as good as the novels)
So I rarely go to the theatre these days but I’d see all these in theaters if they were to release them that way . I really don’t care how they put them out , I just want them to finish them and get them out for us all.
Kevin is going somewhere good with this , open range and dances with wolves are masterpieces and Horizon will be too if it gets it’s chance .
I really liked this film, but I also found it a little melodramatic and the score to be a little heavy handed. Regardless I hope he's able to make more in the series.
I feel terrible, like I'm the only one,Ok listen I liked the movie but honestly I was totally lost in the second half. I kept trying to catch up but simply did not fully understand it. The movie was all over the place in that second half. I intend to watch it again and try to pay more attention, hopefully I'll be able to piece it together.
It's unfortunate that he's become a slave to his distributors. Without the second part available, the first part doesn't have very much impact. By the time the plot and characters become clear the movie is almost half over.
I feel like westerns are tough genre to be successful in nowadays.
Question for you - I loved the movie, but there was one part I did not understand. What was with the scene near the beginning (right before we cut to 1863 that showed the single Native American attacked by the band of Native American warriors on horseback? Did Desmarais see it happen and what does it have to do with the story being told?
It was showing that the tribes hunting grounds were being shrunk down and depleted to the point that other tribes were being forced to hunt game on Apache hunting grounds.
Just got on hbo
Cartridges in cap and ball revolvers was so disapointing, at an othervise historically accurate moovie. Why?
I can't believe the comments I'm reading. I'm a HUGE fan of Westerns - and, in fact, Open Range is a favorite. But I found Horizon confusing, long, and frankly a bit boring. It is FAR from a "masterpiece." 😒🥴
Hey
You can't make a long film for people that are watching crap like love Island and brain dead cooking with celebrities. They don't have the stamina nor the attention span.
So what did you think of Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 and what do you think could have been better about the movie?
I love the film can't wait for chapter 2 n can't wait for the rest... Kevin Costner is awesome.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. Aside from the spectacular scenic shots it doesn't sugarcoat what life was about in the frontier days. It was harsh, it was brutal, it was death.
Authenticity??? From a man that fires a sixgun 15 times in one go and use cartridge guns before their time.
You do know cartridge conversions have existed since the 50s right? They were pretty popular for horseback so you didn’t have to awkwardly fumble between swapping guns or trying to reload.
Cartridge guns were made in 1840s 1850s the timevof the movie began in 1859 jumped forward to 1863, 1860s the became more widely used
@@Metaldogg
Not revolvers, because of Smith&Wesson's control over the "bored through cylinder" patent only rifles and single shot or Derringer type pistols used cartridges until the patent expired in 1869, the Smith&Wesson Model 1 which was the only revolver manufactured while the patent was in effect was only chambered in .22 Short their Model 2 chambered in .38 S&W didn't even come out until 1877.
There was a few exceptions where Smith&Wesson signed contracts with companies allowing them to convert pistols but that wasn't until 1868 just a few months before the patent expired in 1869, so there were very few.
After the patent expired conversions started happening in small numbers at first building up year after year until 1871 when a Colt employee was awarded a patent on a way of converting revolvers that really took off after that, even 2 year's later when the 1873 Colt SAA came out they converted far more revolvers than they sold new 1873's because a conversion was cheaper than a new 1873, of course that only lasted so long because there was only so many cap and ball revolvers to convert but there was enough that they remained popular throughout the entire period of what's considered the Old West, and more popular than the 1873 actually because of price.
But ultimately conversion revolvers weren't really around until when newly manufactured cartridge revolvers were being produced after the Smith&Wesson patent expired, so no, you wouldn't have seen them in the 1850's and 1860's.
@@Metaldogg Yes, but only in smaller calibers in USA. Bigger calibers like .44 and .45 used the conversions in the film were not made before 1870s. The .44 Henry cartridge was made from 1860 but was not used in revolvers before 1870s.
@@b.a.n20O3 I would really like to know which conversions from the 50s you are refering to. The colt Kevin Costner has is a Colt Richard conversion, transition version, i.e. from 1871-1872 using a .44 cartridge which did not exist before the Civil War. Somewhere in the film there is a Colt Walker conversion, which "could" have been converted in the period where the film is set except that there would be no .45 cartridges invented for it.
This western is the worst western I have ever watched, I had to watch John Wayne movies for a week to get this piece of shit out of my system!!! 😂
Lame movie