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Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga' Sparks Controversy at Cannes Film Festival

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Discover why critics are divided over Kevin Costner's latest epic in Hollywood. Is it a hit or a miss? Find out here!

Kevin Costner's latest project 'Horizon: An American Saga' has taken the Cannes Film Festival by storm, dividing critics and audiences alike. Marketed as a four-part movie series, the first installment is being compared to 'Dune: Part One,' but with a twist - it's being dubbed as 'for dads,' setting a unique tone for the Western genre. The three-hour epic has sparked heated debates, with some hailing it as a masterpiece while others criticize it as a 'dullest cinematic vanity project of the century.' Despite the polarizing reviews, Kevin Costner's passion project has certainly made a splash on the big screen.

With 'Horizon: An American Saga' being the talk of the town, Kevin Costner's dedication to the project shines through. From self-funding the film to its grand unveiling at Cannes, the actor-director's commitment to his Western saga is evident. Drawing parallels to Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis,' another self-financed venture, 'Horizon' follows in the footsteps of ambitious passion projects that stir up mixed reactions. As audiences eagerly await the next installments of the series, the legacy of 'Horizon: An American Saga' is poised to leave a lasting impact on the film industry.

In the world of cinema, Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga' has reignited the discussion on self-funded passion projects and the risks they entail. The portrayal of a Western narrative in a unique light has captivated audiences, showcasing the actor's versatility and vision. As the saga unfolds, it promises to deliver suspense, drama, and unexpected twists, cementing Kevin Costner's reputation as a multifaceted storyteller. 'Horizon' may be a divisive creation, but its bold approach to storytelling is a testament to the power of cinematic vision and creative freedom.

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Review: 'Horizon: An American Saga' Is for the Dads (Vulture)

Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga,' one-quarter of an intended four-part movie, is 'Dune: Part One' for dads. And Vulture's @BilgeEbiri is dads.

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Critics Slam Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga': “A ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Cannes critics are piling on Kevin Costner's three-hour epic 'Horizon,' with one dubbing it the 'dullest cinematic vanity project of the century.

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Horizon: An American Saga review: Kevin Costner's Western is a ... (BBC News)

The first film in the actor-director's planned four-part passion project is baffling – like a three-hour pilot episode for a TV show, with half-formed ...

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Cannes Film Festival: Kevin Costner on unveiling his self-funded ... (New Zealand Herald)

The actor-director opens up about his passion project, Horizon, at the Cannes Film Festival and reflects on its journey to the screen. A month before Kevin.

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Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga at Cannes Film Festival ... (Hindustan Times)

Kevin Costner's Horizon, An American Saga premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday and not everyone was impressed. | Hollywood.

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Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga': Everything We Know ... (Deadline)

Yellowstone star Kevin Costner will return to the Western genre with his film series Horizon: An American Saga, the first part of which is set to arrive in ...

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Kevin Costner's 'Horizon' Follows 'Megalopolis' As Self-Financed ... (Forbes)

The reception to “Horizon” echoes that of Francis Ford Coppola's “Megalopolis,” another self-financed passion project with a large budget that divided ...

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Bad News And More Bad News About Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An ... (Forbes)

I've been pretty excited lately about what appears to be something of a Western revival. Kevin Costner's upcoming tetralogy, Horizon: An American Saga, ...

Kevin Costner defends his latest, 'Horizon: An American Saga,' at ... (The Washington Post)

An emotional Kevin Costner, 69, addressed criticisms of his four-chapter Western opus, “Horizon: An American Saga,” at Cannes.

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Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 Review - IGN (IGN)

Horizon: An American Saga is the first of four planned Western epics by Kevin Costner. Only two of them have been shot and scheduled for release, and the fate ...

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Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga branded 'dullest ... (Yahoo News UK)

Costner admitted he has spent $38m of his own money to finance the four-part saga.

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