Just saw it with my son and daughter and we loved every minute of the 3 hours! We look forward to part 2.
@linker27
3 ай бұрын
Can you explain why?I saw it today it was so confusing and the editing was all over the place with all the subpots constantly changing it was very jarring
@imout671
3 ай бұрын
Same. It was very well done
@TBK1966.
3 ай бұрын
@@linker27concentration.
@WalkerOne
2 ай бұрын
Agreed.
@BHCha-
3 ай бұрын
Rarely get films like this these days and that alone makes me want to see it
@r4h4al
3 ай бұрын
Exactly! Dune was like this to be fair.
@r4h4al
3 ай бұрын
@@VictorMaxol It ends with a fantastic montage of the events of the film.
@Ben-pd2bx
3 ай бұрын
I felt as you did. Saw it last night. I was REALLY pulling for it. It's an amateurish mess. It's very badly shot and edited. It's often very cheesy (and not in a good way). A disaster.
@tonym2585
3 ай бұрын
@r4h4al that's actually a montage of part1 and 2
@kz.irudimen
3 ай бұрын
You rarely get films like this because it should have been a mini series
@OutdoorsSky1
3 ай бұрын
It was great. The haunting music made me feel a lot of the scenes. The characters show how tough it was to live and work hard during those days.
@derekchin6403
3 ай бұрын
This is a sprawling, old fashioned Western with a heightened sense of reality. Costner really knows how to do the subject matter right. Equal parts historical fact and authenticity, and dramatic and sometimes horrific storytelling. It was a rough period during the country’s evolution, and he doesn’t shy away from it. Chapter One is setting the story in motion, with lots of different characters and individual storylines that you just know will converge at some point in varying degrees as the story moves along. I didn’t expect to see a typical “beginning to end” kind of movie in this one episode. He’s taking his time, and I loved it. Right up my alley.
@SpontaneousDelphi
3 ай бұрын
@@derekchin6403 🤣🤣 This is NOT an old fashioned western. It's a chaotic mess. Acting is great, cinematography is great. Script storyline is all over the place. Like Joe Biden rambling on incoherently.
@TBK1966.
3 ай бұрын
Many people, including myself, would disagree. I loved this movie. It has heart and soul. It's the beginning of a journey which I can't wait to be a part of.
@Island01Girl
2 ай бұрын
If you really watched this you would understand what Mr. Kostner is doing. Th is is only Chapter 1 and if you paid attention at the end of 1st movie he sets up the upcoming episodes !!!
@track1949
Ай бұрын
@@SpontaneousDelphi There is no reason to bring up Biden... especially now.
@kevjones5047
3 ай бұрын
Dances...wolves, hit big with me mostly for all the First Nations actors getting some attention. As a Canuck, I think the world should know Graham Green.
@sanangelo7926
3 ай бұрын
I am not sure they really prefer the term First Nation. It’s only those that are afraid they are going to offend that seem to use that term that don’t even realize they are most likely being insulting.
@michaeldy3157
3 ай бұрын
The film is great. It is realistic.
@Carfilliot
3 ай бұрын
I’m not sure replacing the word ‘with’ with three … was really worth it?! I mean seriously, you saved yourself one single character.
@videoeditorbloke
3 ай бұрын
I saw this on Monday night at an Unlimited screening, not having seen a trailer beforehand, but knowing the basic idea. Took a few minutes to get into it, but I was eventually swept along by the story threads and characters, and the amazing landscapes. I don't really know too much about this period of America, so I found it really interesting, and am looking forward to watching the 2nd chapter in August. Although I really didn't like the random montage at the end showing stuff from the next film - it took a while to realise that it was basically a trailer stuck on the end!
@RetroBacon1
3 ай бұрын
You’ve.. never seen a western? 😂
@scottking869
3 ай бұрын
Man watching westerns always bring me back to my parents watching them on a sunday@@RetroBacon1
@Scrapluv
3 ай бұрын
They definitely should've left that montage out of the film. It was a very weird creative decision.
@kateedgar1662
3 ай бұрын
Bit like in Back tot he Future pt 2, where it sets up pt 3 I thought- I thought it was an alright film, bit like Dune pt 1 doing all the world building, difference is Dune has a pre-existing fan base that this doesn't
@Handistamp
3 ай бұрын
Can't wait for part 2! This movie was wonderful!
@emanuellawton7942
3 ай бұрын
I was surprised that it wasn't shot in widesceen in order to better appreciate the western landscape vista.
@subraxas
3 ай бұрын
The cinematography of the film is epic and beautiful anyway. It is a pleasure to watch.
@emanuellawton7942
3 ай бұрын
@@subraxas I think it would have even looked more epic in widesceen.
@JoeRuizLordoftheRings
3 ай бұрын
Same with "light house". 😊
@emanuellawton7942
3 ай бұрын
@@JoeRuizLordoftheRings I thought shooting "Lighthouse" in black & white was a curious choice as well as the choice to shoot it in a 1.19: 1 aspect ratio (almost square shape).
@Ben-pd2bx
3 ай бұрын
@@subraxas It looks like a TV show to me. Lots of shoddy, handheld coverage. A very digital look. I was shocked.
@stephenhaynes149
3 ай бұрын
I love Mark Kermode - even more so because I respect his opinions, but don't always share them. Horizon Chapter I for me was outstanding.
@cieranmiller4445
2 ай бұрын
@@mikejarvis6401 I’m mostly with you - but I hated the montage. That made it feel like I was watching Netflix. It’s weird because I think it’s a really good, incredibly cinematic western that I want to see in the cinema, but I can see it finding its real audience as a 12 part limited series on streaming.
@Squadron_Bodron
2 ай бұрын
This is antisemitic
@Passerdomesticus2015
2 ай бұрын
@@cieranmiller4445 Absolutely will turn it off during the preview again.
@funkmachine9094
2 ай бұрын
well if you enjoy 3 hours without any pay off then sure
@achatwithalex474
3 ай бұрын
Hi both. Am a long time listener without ever commenting, but just wanted to say how much joy your insights bring. Found myself smiling throughout. Long may it continue
@deborahanderson1160
3 ай бұрын
We just left the theater here in Montana. We absolutely LOVED THIS MOVIE! The acting, cinematography, music, animals, horses, cows, children, romance, men, Indians, women, clothing, scenes, everything about this movie was beyond words. I would have sat through it again in a heartbeat. Kevin Costner did it again. This movie will be in our home, right along side Dances with Wolves, Legends of the Fall, Horse Whisperer, A River Runs Through It, All of Clint Eastwoods movies, Jeremiah Johnson, I cried my eyes out! I cannot wait to see the remaining three movies. LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!! Reply
@robtronik
3 ай бұрын
I’m in. Im fine with something that takes its time to tell the story. What I heard was “well constructed” sections - and I’m good with set up. Pumped! (American here).
@Ben-pd2bx
3 ай бұрын
I love something that takes its time. This isn't that. It's not that its deliberately paced. It's that it's incompetently constructed. There's a scene of an Indian raid that just goes on and on and on for what feels like forever. There are characters who enter and leave in confusing ways. There is a total lack of cohesion. It's an absolute mess, and I was fully on board to love it.
@kimt.9684
3 ай бұрын
Just went to see it today. Outstanding cinematography. Excellent movie.
@marksieving7925
3 ай бұрын
The only ad I've seen for this movie said, "See it on the biggest screen possible" so they're clearly pushing the "don't wait for TV" line.
@jaesea323
3 ай бұрын
It is an epic masterpiece that does deserve to be on the big screen. I saw it last night and it's the best thing to come out of Hollywood in at least a decade.
@MrCian47
3 ай бұрын
@@jaesea323 lol
@slightlystrombeck
3 ай бұрын
What a great American Epic… showing both views of the American expansion! I would have left the theater in part 1 straight to see part2
@richardvint4390
3 ай бұрын
I like KC, but this is a fair review by Mark. The Movie meanders i think thru clumsy editing..2hrs would have kept the pace up with the 3rd hour perhaps serving Part 2 and 3 better..Its a brave move though and i am rooting for these movies.
@mountainaire7382
3 ай бұрын
I live in Texas and grew up in New Mexico. I love the American West. My Mom is very knowledgeable about Texas history. We saw this together today. It felt like a made-for-TV movie or a moderately done TV series. But you're absolutely right: you sit there for three hours only to get started with the story. There needed to be more of a plot. To me, this comes down to editing choices and how fast or slow you want to tell the story, how much you want to include. He needed to include more to bring more people in to see the first one and back to see the others. I don't know that I'll be back. I do love that the women characters are developed. Aside from the female lead in Lonesome Dove and the excellent job of Emily Blunt in The English, I cannot remember a good female lead in a Western. Women are left out of Westerns, which is a shame. When the best thing about the movie is the background, which admittedly is breathtaking, that's not good.
@badger519
3 ай бұрын
Nice to see a movie for adults. No cartoons, no comic books, no zombies...
@PhantomGardener
3 ай бұрын
Zombies are for adults, not kids.
@badger519
3 ай бұрын
@@PhantomGardener yeah ok...
@Boomie_365
3 ай бұрын
@@badger519I mean, Romero's zombies were
@kz.irudimen
3 ай бұрын
Right, cowboys are so not for kids. Westerns are probably one of the dumbest genres ever overall, get over yourself.
@lt3880
2 ай бұрын
cowboys vs indians is for kids
@AntZombie121
3 ай бұрын
I thought it was a pure oddity, thought it was thrilling and loved it
@JOELTILSON
3 ай бұрын
It's Costner's love for American westerns. I hope it's good.
@jaesea323
3 ай бұрын
It is good
@JOELTILSON
3 ай бұрын
@@jaesea323 Thanks, My ancestors were Homesteaders in Nebraska, Kansas, Montana and Iowa.
@kip1512
3 ай бұрын
It was a long drawn breath of bad writing and acting
@imout671
3 ай бұрын
We thought it was fantastic. Very emotional. Lots of action and the 3 stories unfold quickly
@badger519
3 ай бұрын
@kip1512 Go back to your marvel comics kid. This movie is for grown ups.
@jameskaye412
3 ай бұрын
Loved it! Unfortunately I was one of two people in my screening.
@theobserver6579
3 ай бұрын
Same situation when I viewed it. However, I left the screening extremely disappointed and somewhat angry at what could have been an excellent film, but turned out being a polished turd.
@musk3644
3 ай бұрын
I’m going! Let’s go!!
@andwrighting
3 ай бұрын
Exactly what I said after seeing it today: it has some great scenes, but it just keeps bringing in more and more characters, most of whom you don’t know if you should be investing anything in because they might not be alive three scenes later. Felt very tv mini series. It wasn’t bad, but there was no sense of where it was all going. And the weird trailer at the end just added to the confusion because the film didn’t end - it just progressed into this montage of stuff.
@subraxas
3 ай бұрын
Back in 2003, they did the same thing with a quasi-trailer for the next instalment being placed at the end of The Matrix Reloaded. I didn't mind it and I do not remember anyone complaining about it. The Matrix Revolutions then premiered within the same calendar year about six months or so later. In this instance it is going to be only about seven weeks later, so no problem at all. One of the many ailments of today's society is the hapless reality of people's moaning a lot about things that in the end do not matter at all.
@dunderhay9169
3 ай бұрын
I'm going to go and see it, but can't persuade my wife. I do love westerns though!
@OverOnTheWildSide
3 ай бұрын
I loved it. I gave my own take on my channel. It was refreshing to me that it’s atypical and spends extra time on the setting. Rather than rushing from one dramatic event to the next to get the story told efficiently. I expect parts 2-4 will be bring lots of payoff.
@NickMichalak
3 ай бұрын
With a budget reported to be upwards of $100M (probably shared a lot with the 2nd film that's hitting in August), I'm not banking on this rolling in the numbers to make that profitable. This seems like it should've been a big mini-series instead of releasing two films like seven weeks apart. I get Costner's ambition, but it is a big gamble that could come up short. The weekend box office projections are at $10-12M domestically. This is not a judgment on whether it's good or not, but just that the appetite might not be as big for this as he's hoping. Maybe it ends up having legs, but the US box office is getting competitive, finally.
@jeffreymcquillen1208
3 ай бұрын
Right around 100mil is not much money in the world of films these days.
@kylegacy
3 ай бұрын
Costner put in around $40m from his own pocket as well, sold - I think - two of his three homes. He's said his reasoning is because he's set in his ways, it's a story he's wanted to tell since the '80s, no one else will make it, and he thinks it'll get people going back to the cinema to experience the magic that he felt watching movies growing up. Fair play to him. But I bet his accountant is suggesting therapy right now.
@JamesClark-lw6sw
3 ай бұрын
ACOUNTANTS DON'T CREATE ART. FILM MAKERS DO.
@tonym2585
3 ай бұрын
Naw brah this should be experienced in theatres
@tonym2585
3 ай бұрын
@@kylegacyhe'll make it back and some
@khaledadams4329
3 ай бұрын
This video perfectly reflects my feelings after watching Horizon part 1. I was into it, but half way through, I felt it should have wrapped up act 1, by now.
@imout671
3 ай бұрын
What a great movie and great concept. We really enjoyed it. The 3 story's unfold quickly and lots of action. There are several emotional scenes that just about tear out your heart. It's a real western and not the woke tripe that's ruined the theaters. The 3 hours passes fast and we will definitely go see the 2nd part in August
@MrRutty1984
3 ай бұрын
I see and understand Marks criticisms but still enjoyed the film although I do agree that montage at the end wasn't necessary.
@ToddSauve
2 ай бұрын
The montage is a free sneak peek at what comes next. What's not to like?
@LynneKnowles_TheBHBPRO
3 ай бұрын
Thought it was excellent…loved it! Can’t wait for part 2 ! I think you both are a bit off the mark..giddy up.
@linker27
3 ай бұрын
@LynneKnowles_TheBHBPRO Can you explain why?I saw it today it was so confusing and the editing was all over the place with all the subpots constantly changing it was very jarring
@turbobock
3 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed it, did have a similar feel to the Yellowstone prequels, but the action scenes/acting were excellent.
@SuperSecretSunshine
3 ай бұрын
It's off that Mark doesn't talk about the actual quality of the material.
@al1356
3 ай бұрын
Dances with wolves is epic, I hope this is as good.
@jason1040us
3 ай бұрын
Big Costner fan but Horizon was a lonnnnng mess....spot on review MARK KERMODE.....INCOHERENT STORY LINES...
@jasonvanzant3040
3 ай бұрын
Agree with your take. My son and I were confused by the story line. We felt it would have been a good 8 episode Netflix series. But 2, 3, 4 movies is too much. Might go to Chapter 2 since I have July off and Regal unlimited.
@lordofthereels6790
3 ай бұрын
Waterworld needs way more love
@Schmidtelpunkt
3 ай бұрын
Watched parts of it again - it really was crap. Just that crap has become very common for effects cinema.
@rkitchen69
3 ай бұрын
I love that film, especially the Ulysses cut.
@johnr.7906
3 ай бұрын
My cable guy thought it ruled - saw it nine times!
@ben07643
3 ай бұрын
epic film
@oliverfletcher1939
3 ай бұрын
It really doesnt
@mr.w9222
3 ай бұрын
I enjoyed Part 1, and I’m intrigued by this project. This is not the first of four films; it’s the first part of one very long film, hence it’s structure is quite different from what we’re used to experiencing at the movie theater. Don’t dismiss the two British characters as two-dimensional caricatures. There is still plenty of room for growth and development for those two characters. This feels like an adaptation of the first 250 pages of a thousand-page epic western novel. I’ll be there for Part 2.
@linker27
3 ай бұрын
Can you explain why?I saw it today it was so confusing and the editing was all over the place with all the subpots constantly changing it was very jarring
@erickruse4679
2 ай бұрын
I read that they have moved back the release of the 2nd film indefinitely, in order to allegedly give the first film time to build an audience. That's now the most bizarre thing about the film to me. We need to see the second installment ASAP to see if this is worthwhile, and spread the word, which then generates interest in the first film. I mean if they push this off a year, nobody is going to remember this thing by Christmas anyway.
@StuMarshallHendrix
3 ай бұрын
I enjoyed it, apart from a silly sentimental scene involving Sienna Miller and her daughter. It does have the feel of a television series made into a movie and therefore I've just watched Episode 1-3 at the cinema, but if you just want to sit back for a few hours enjoying a Western then it's fine. I preferred it to 'Flower Moon'. Don't bother watching the 'coming next' scenes after it's finished and you'll be fine.
@thetalentof
3 ай бұрын
Oh well, at least we'll always have Open Range.
@FollowEman
3 ай бұрын
Agreed. I was excited to see it. I wanted to like it. I'm a fan of Costner . But I was left confused. Why were they clapping for 11 minutes at the Cannes? Because it was finally over? 😂
@wgjung1
2 ай бұрын
"Waterworld' was nicknamed "Fishtar".
@leticiafaxas6069
2 ай бұрын
Loved the part 1. A primary character is Horizon the city. I found a cared about all the characters including the natives stories. It makes you realize that the story is about people. It takes time to learn about the characters.
@rogerruthven2195
Ай бұрын
Loved this film .. bring on part 2
@lynnturman8157
Ай бұрын
I just had a hard time following the story. It seems like entire scenes were cut out that explained the characters' motivations & relationships with one another. Which may seem like a weird thing to say because Mark is right that it feels like three hours of exposition to set up the next movie. I think this will make a decent television series so I think it would be much more enjoyable to wait a year or two before watching it & then just streaming it & binge watching all four movies at the same time (if they all get made, that is).
@denisdewolf3236
2 ай бұрын
This will be a classic. The American Eposidal history, not unlike the the Saturday weekly matinee of yesterday's, only longer.
@natefryzek2316
2 ай бұрын
Highly recommend this movie. Was great! Plot development on EP was slow to start but eventually became steady. Worth it.
@MADK34
3 ай бұрын
I got to see an early screening of it and I loved it. It’s such a shame it’s not showing in iMax because it would definitely enhance the film. I saw “A Quiet Place: Day 1” tonight in iMax and it didn’t enhance it all and it was the worst film of that franchise. Horizon should be showing instead of it in iMax. Anyway if u r a fan of “Dances With Wolves’ westerns and Kevin Costner in general I would highly recommend it. The only thing I’ll say about it is it feels very much like a part 1 set up film of a franchise and not a stand alone film within a franchise. Kermode is wrong about this one I’m really hoping it does well. Kevin Costner is a film maker who takes risks and is to be admired. Nobody would have the bottle to make a 4 part epic western. I understand where Kermode was coming from but if this was made into a mini series of tv series it would be dragged out multiple seasons with lots of filler AND look cheaper and be cheaper. This sort of thing should be done with multiple genres because we are all sick of soulless superhero franchises.
@malexander4094
2 ай бұрын
it wasn't shot for IMAX...so it would look (& sound) pretty odd, very blown out images & too loud in sound mixing. (IMAX is not just "bigger." It's a production format.) And in fact, that's one of Mark's big points. The aspect ratio is a strange choice for shooting locations at that scale. It's almost like it was made to be big for a small screen...yet everything is hyping it for a theater screen, where it's too "tight" looking.
@MADK34
2 ай бұрын
@@malexander4094 most of the films that come out in iMax are never shot in iMax. They are just redeveloped into it if they feel there’s money to be made. I saw “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” in iMax and “The Nun” just to name 2 strange ones.
@DeliciousVicious777
2 ай бұрын
Amazing review. I 💯 agree with your opinion on this film. It certainly had some high points but the long winded speeches, dialog and stagnant plot threads left a 3 hour movie that truly feels like 3 hours, every minute stretched out to infinity.
@parkinj6
3 ай бұрын
I loved it, ready for Chapter 2. Would have gone to see it the next day if I could. The only thing I didn't like was the trailer at the end, should have just closed with a good old To Be Continued.
@OldMusicFan83
2 ай бұрын
I enjoyed it. Overwhelming storytelling. Was drinking from a firehose. The ending montage was confusing. I look forward to seeing the entire tapestry woven together. That said, I agree this would be better as season 1 of a television series.
@Ikokaoniko
2 ай бұрын
Having in mind that it's a first part of several, it's an amazing western movie in my opinion.
@robyee3325
3 ай бұрын
7:50 why did Costner choose to set up the story like it’s a tv show??
@ToddSauve
2 ай бұрын
A certain amount of story telling is just that. Applicable to stage, TV and screen.
@MichaelLaing71
3 ай бұрын
I will say that when ever I think of a trailer for a second part, being shown at the end of the film, I always think of The Three Musketeers.
@subraxas
3 ай бұрын
The Matrix Reloaded (the second one) also did the same thing. I didn't mind it at all.
@WeAreBlahBlahBlah
3 ай бұрын
Why you guys not in the studio together, much prefer you in the same room. Keep up the good work
@kenneths2019
3 ай бұрын
I agree wholeheartedly with this review. All the same feelings especially about the last 15-20 minutes of “yet to come” scenes. I would have loved to watch any one of these stories in there entirety, but I have no desire to rush out to see chapter 2 to watch parts of all three slowly moving forward to no clear climax.
@alanhall1123
3 ай бұрын
A very watchable western, extremely busy storylines that leaves you wondering what will happen next ? Well made and acted, it left me wanting to see the next chapter in the series. I believe that will be in the cinemas the end of August? Costner films are always worth a watch, Horizon is no exception 4 star entertainment !
@JONACAN
2 ай бұрын
Thank God for these two
@chazzer6545
3 ай бұрын
Thought it was fine, didn’t care about all the stories and really felt that length towards the end
@Andrew-dp5kf
7 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed this!😊
@connormcleod9595
2 ай бұрын
Very well done old fashioned western❤❤❤
@chrisrpm8728
3 ай бұрын
I’m bemused by this review…. Don’t know how on Earth you can say nothing happened?! Without spoiling it for anyone: We were introduced to our characters, and each of them ends part 1 significantly altered from where we met them at the start. There’s tons of action, there’s romance, comedy, tragedy, and it’s presented in an incredibly visceral, immersive way, as if you could reach out in the cinema and feel the dust kicked up by the horses…. 3 hours flew by, and I appreciate Costner doing something bold like this release strategy, because I’m sick of all the fawning over TV - get to the damn cinema and see a FILM, not a TV episode. Nothing can compete with it!
@linker27
3 ай бұрын
Can you explain why?I saw it today it was so confusing and the editing was all over the place with all the subpots constantly changing it was very jarring
@subraxas
3 ай бұрын
!!!!! THIS COMMENT !!!!!
@MrCian47
3 ай бұрын
It’s not like other reviews aren’t saying the same thing
@TBK1966.
3 ай бұрын
I totally agree. It was superb. There are many people out there who have their own agendas regarding Kevin Costner. I personally think he is a great actor and director. I bet half the people reviewing this movie haven't even seen it.
@extofer
3 ай бұрын
I just usually find Coster’s vanity projects overly long and boring. The Postman, in particular, was an exercise in endurance for me. I always joke that I should have brought a book with me. Someone needs to hand him a bigger edit button.
@3rdRockRider
3 ай бұрын
This is the most spot-on review of Horizon I've heard.
@goobfilmcast4239
27 күн бұрын
Uneven is the kindest thing I can say. Sometimes it has the look of an epic....sometimes it looks (and sounds) like re-runs of the 1960s Bonanza TV show. This should have been a streaming series rather than a bunch of overlong theatrical releases...
@sandovalperry2895
2 ай бұрын
“Walking out to get the mail”? Kevin you can’t “walk out” to get the mail in most rural areas in this century. Maybe the Apaches will attack the UPS truck in the next movie.
@AnotherScotland20
2 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed the film. Maybe it means story isn’t important for me, but that events are. I think there were plenty of those in Horizon, and I’m looking forward to the stories coming together in C2.
@TheLongdog78
3 ай бұрын
I`m with Mayo, I hate it when someone recommends a TV series and says "wait until you get to series 3, it really gets going......................"
@subraxas
3 ай бұрын
Well, it does not necessarily have to mean that the first two series/seasons are awful. They could be 'just OK', for example, which is nothing wrong. And especially not when it later gets truly great. A good example of this is Babylon 5. Its first season is definitely good overall, but the show truly becomes excellent only by its second season. And on top of that, thanks to many satisfying payoffs occurring during the 2nd, 3rd and 4th seasons whose subplots had originally been first established in the 'not-as-excellent' 1st season, you will later appreciate it (the 1st season) even more in retrospect.
@brigidann23
3 ай бұрын
When Mark said right off the bat "a three-way story" I thought oHO!
@Phantoma3
2 ай бұрын
It was always meant to be a mini series, hence the 1.85:1 aspect ratio. Taking it to the movies was just earning some extra revenue before selling it to streaming.
@emiliodaddio8517
3 ай бұрын
I saw it last night. I am a huge Costner and western fan. I was disappointed and agree with this review.
@ADIoS-dt2xd
3 ай бұрын
Funny enough, many shows now have started using Univisium 2.00:1 (Yellowstone, House o f the Dragon), as well as Cinemascope 2.39:1 (The Boys, Mandalorian) :D But Flat 1.85:1 Western Can Be Epic on a Big Screen!
@lt3880
2 ай бұрын
My only complaint was the luke wilson caravan subplot didnt really lay much foundation for a story to go off. There is no dramatic tension except they are travelling in apache territory. The other plot lines I thought were fine for a first chapter.
@Severinate
3 ай бұрын
As with the German's at football, never underestimate Costner.
@daveclark8337
3 ай бұрын
Exactly. Costner could lead his teammates, coach and fans through 95% of the game and then Quit on you right before the match comes to a conclusion.
@tinmachine693
3 ай бұрын
Alternatively it could be like the English football team, always disappointing
@WalkerOne
2 ай бұрын
Loved this movie. I feel like I know these people. All the characters feel flushed out. Definitely feel I want to watch the next episode.
@r4h4al
3 ай бұрын
I thought it was great. Thinking about it now I'd compare it to Dune, in terms of quality, length & setting things up for the next film. Also I thought the montage at the end was a montage of what we've just seen. Not a montage of what's to come.
@matthewhopson964
3 ай бұрын
Frightening words:"Don't forget to watch next year Same time Same KevinChannel"
@rHinosYth
3 ай бұрын
I think it will be a GREAT hit when it comes to streaming.
@slave_to_cinema
3 ай бұрын
I didnt like the aspect ratio either. Nor did i like the bright digital photography. Westerns work best on film. Im sure it was cheaper to shoot on digital. The locations are beautiful though. The story was a little disjointed to me. And im not talking about the 3 different storylines. Within the separate stories i was a little confused at times. I didnt feel for most of the characters. They were not all that compelling. The music was good. I had so many questions in response to what was going on, on the screen which was not a good sign while watching. It was just ok. I feel like maybe it wouldve been better as an amazon movie. Sorry, because it felt like one. I feel like the characters in Sheridan's 1883 were better. I'll probably see the next installments just because. This aint no Lonesome Dove. This isnt Dances with Wolves or Open Range. I give this first installment maybe a 6.5/10. Yeah i have high standards i guess. A few days ago i saw the Good the Bad and the Ugly on the big screen. As great a filmmaker as Costner should be. Hes no Sergio Leone. He's no John Ford. He aint even Walter Hill. Horizon is missing what makes a movie into Cinema. The direction is flat. I dont see much craft in the filmmaking process here. I hope it gets better because i unfortunately was not impressed.
@Wilson.katie815
3 ай бұрын
I liked it. It does feel like a big miniseries but this was done with big screen quality. I’m in for part 2. It sounds like this review was done before the opening weekend box office and as the week would tell, it didn’t do well with only $11 million. I’m sure part 3 will be released in very limited release and immediately to streaming unless part 2 does better. But I like the big screen feel of this movie and look forward to part 2.
@TheRespiratoryPractitioner
3 ай бұрын
I absolutely love this movie. 3 hours long, but well worth it.
@myvideosareallmyown
3 ай бұрын
Sometimes you have to work through a long film or a TV series, before you can fairly judge it. Knowing this is Part 1 of (3 or 4), you have to accept that this is clearly just the introduction to a bigger, longer, more expansive story, that will play out in Parts 2 and 3 (and maybe 4). Either way, criticising the opening part, for not geting to the "good stuff" earlier, isn't necessarily a failing.
@ashleynicholas2376
2 ай бұрын
An epic western. It may not appeal to the marvel movie goers but for those of us who know their history and appreciate a well filmed and acted western, this one is up there with the best.
@BuckRolly1
2 ай бұрын
It's called CHAPTER 1 for a reason, Mark. It's the first part of a SAGA. The clue is in the title. Give it ten or fifteen years and it will be a bona fide classic
@artkub5396
3 ай бұрын
But when will the robo-dinosaurs appear?
@squatch545
3 ай бұрын
Horizon 4
@Homeoftheclan
2 ай бұрын
New movie released next question what does Mark Kermode think of it
@solokalnesaltam3015
3 ай бұрын
Know Kermode rarely reviews series but would love to know his thoughts on Shogun (2024)
@EICKonaHIKE
3 ай бұрын
I thought Waterworld was Kevin’s Gate??
@simonmackness403
3 ай бұрын
Are we ever seeing the studio again, or have you switched to WFH? 🤣
@REIronminer
3 ай бұрын
Very good. Beautiful work. I liked it
@powertrip1050
3 ай бұрын
guys....being a similar age to me, I would have thought you'd have a higher "tolerance" for delayed gratification. I love the fact that this sweeping story is being delivered to us like an old radio serial. You hust gotta wait a bit boys....Costner is clearly not "doing the usual thing". ....What a shame that you feel so put out by this. I am of the opposite view. I loved it. I am fascinated by the visceral nature of life at that time and in that place....no law, no protection, potluck on the decency of the person next to you - just taking it as it comes, most desperately trying to survive - or dying. It's a BIG story. And I am enjoying the anticipation of how this particular storytelling art will play out.
@MichaelBishop-uw6wx
3 ай бұрын
Mark's criticisms are valid - but seeing _Horizon_ on a big screen for the incredible visuals is still worth it. Unlike most western films today - this one is not de-saturated into some murky-muted color pallet. For example, compare the 1969 _True Grit_ the 2010 remake. There is no comparison. The remake almost looks black and white. _Horizon_ screams color - and it's stunning. The other thing that should be pointed out is that this movie should be re-edited as a TV series - like _1883_ - which can then be viewed one hour installments. If you have four 3-hour movies - that's 12 episodes - and then the show can find a much wider audience. If Netflix is paying any attention, they should be making a deal with Costner right now. Finally, I enjoyed this film a lot - but the 3-hour theater run-time is only for people like me who love westerns on the big screen. Most people don't have that level of commitment.
@TheFringeOfKuryakin
3 ай бұрын
Doesn't Mission Impossible have a montage of what's about to happen at the opening of each movie (based on the original TV show)?
@SabiJD
3 ай бұрын
That's different. And also really annoying... I get the MI call back or tradition, but I always fast forward those moments.
@ghostofguy
3 ай бұрын
Looks a good watch.
@Coobacca
3 ай бұрын
Dances with Wolves is one of my favourite films so I was considering going to see this at the cinema but (and this will sound petty) the 1.85 ratio has changed my mind. This is mind boggling to me as many streaming shows are now filmed in 2.39 and this style of film making demands the scope format ratio. My 65" 4k TV will probably do the 1.85 ratio more justice than your average cinema screen unless as Mark says, it gets an IMAX presentation.
@subraxas
3 ай бұрын
The cinematography of the film is still VERY epic, beautiful and breathtaking.
@nickblood7080
Ай бұрын
Surprises me that no one mentions how bad the color grading is.
@scubadoo5263
3 ай бұрын
I quite fancied this on the big screen, I think I’ll wait it could be the other parts are much better & you can skip this anyway
@ToddSauve
2 ай бұрын
I just watched Horizon here in Calgary, Alberta last night and I loved it! If you live in England or NYC and your idea of the great outdoors is something like Central Park or the Lake District of England then this will seem far, far too enormous for you to comprehend. It would take people many months just to get where they were going in the 1860s where this film is set in. If you don't have the patience, longing and love of learning for the great westward expansion of the English speaking peoples in North America, then no amount of shoot outs and Indian attacks is going to satisfy you. This story tells the tale of participants on every side of this period of history in the West. And it was advertised as the 3 hour part one of four of a series that will consume 12 hours in all likelihood. Three hours for an excellent introduction to Western North American history is not too much to ask of anyone. Unless they have no patience whatsoever. 🤠🤠🤠💖💖💖
@farookhfaz5068
3 ай бұрын
i might see this BUT costner is such a hit or miss. however, i do admire his old school naivety and business mind
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