34/10
The film was originally scheduled for release on August 16, 2024
Scenario
One tells the story of the continued settlement of the American West. It follows the further adventures of the characters first introduced in Horizon: An American Saga.. However, after 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. Chapter 2 premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 7, 2024, with an unspecified theatrical release.
It will be followed by Horizon: The American Saga – Prvo chuptu (2024)
As mentioned in the first chapter, Costner once again pays homage to the tradition of American cinema, refreshing it with a modern yet respectful vision. Sweeping landscapes are once again at the center of the scene, reflecting the vastness and cruelty of the Wild West and giving the narrative an epic scale. In the second chapter of “Horizon: An American Saga”, Kevin Costner continues to amaze with his directorial skills. , immersing the audience in an increasingly organic interweaving of the stories compared to the first part.
The combination of drama and comedy, which is more pronounced in this chapter, does not diminish the seriousness of the story
While in the previous chapter the stories were clearly different, emphasized by the clever use of warm and cool tones to emphasize their separation, in this second part we see a gradual merging of the plots and their characters. The mixing of colors symbolizes the gradual merging of the stories, while the plot slowly reveals what really lies behind this “Horizon”, a name that is enthusiastically displayed on the posters, arousing the curiosity of the audience. Costner takes the audience on an emotional journey, conveying not only the characters' trials, but also their deep humanity, so much so that the audience begins to share their own emotions and feelings. On the contrary, it offers a lightness that blends perfectly with the challenges and difficult decisions inherent in the journey west, while remaining true to the essence of the narrative, preserving a thread of difficulty and monumental choices faced by the pioneers.
Once again, the actor-director leaves us waiting impatiently, promising miracles and surprises in the next act
This second chapter serves as a kind of bridge between the initial immersion in the stories and the major events that await us in the third part, as evidenced by the suggestive final clips, as was done at the end of the first episode. I cannot help but praise John Dabney’s masterful score, whose notes, expertly intertwined with the visuals, offer a unique sensory experience that transports the audience to another era. I end this reflection by repeating myself, saying that "Horizon – an American saga" is destined to sink its name into the pantheon of timeless cinematic masterpieces – and perhaps already – that will be talked about in the years to come. Arianna Villa..
