12/38
The film was originally scheduled for release on August 16, 2024
The sequel to a story about settling the American West. It follows the further adventures of the characters first introduced in Horizon: An American Saga. However, following the commercial failure of Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024), New Line Cinema removed the sequel from its original release date, postponing it indefinitely.
The vast landscapes once again take center stage, reflecting the vastness and harshness of the Wild West and giving the narrative an epic scope
Chapter 2 premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 7, 2024, with a theatrical release date uncertain, followed by Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter One (2024). As noted in the first chapter, Costner once again pays homage to the tradition of American cinema, refreshing it with a modern yet respectful vision. In the second chapter of “Horizon: An American Saga”, Kevin Costner continues to amaze with his directorial mastery, immersing the audience in an increasingly organic plot of stories compared to the first chapter.
The combination of drama and comedy, most vividly expressed in this chapter, does not diminish the seriousness of the story
While the stories were clearly distinguished in the previous chapter, highlighted by the skillful use of warm and cool tones to emphasize their separation, in the second part we see a gradual convergence of the plots and their characters. The merging of colors symbolizes the progressive fusion of the narrative lines, while the plot slowly reveals what really lies behind this “Horizon”, a name emotionally depicted on the posters, increasing the curiosity of the audience. Costner takes the viewer on an emotional journey, conveying not only the trials of the characters, but also their deep humanity, to the point that the audience begins to share their own emotions and feelings.
Once again, the actor-director leaves us in impatient anticipation, promising wonders and surprises in the next act
Instead, it adds a levity that blends well with the challenges and difficult decisions inherent in the journey west, while remaining true to the essence of the narrative, maintaining the thread of the difficulties and monumental choices faced by the pioneers. This second chapter acts as something of a bridge between the initial immersion in the stories and the significant events that await us in the third, hinted at by the impressive final clips, as was done at the end of the first episode. I cannot help but repeat my praise for the masterful score composed by John Debney, whose notes, skillfully intertwined with the images, offer a unique sensory experience that transports the audience to another era.
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I end these reflections by repeating myself by saying that Horizon: An American Saga is destined to write its name in the pantheon of timeless cinematic masterpieces and may have already done so, continuing to be talked about for years to come. Ariana Villa..