Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga' Faces Critical and Box Office Challenges

The ambitious Western epic struggles with pacing and cohesion, leading to mixed reviews and a lackluster financial start.

Kevin Costner invested up to $50 million of his own money in the four-part film series.
The first chapter received a 40% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and underperformed at the box office.
Critics cited the film's three-hour runtime and disjointed storylines as major flaws.
The movie blends multiple plotlines without a cohesive narrative, leaving audiences confused.
Cinematography and score were praised, but the film's structure drew comparisons to a TV miniseries.