14/40
A continuation of the story of the settlement of the American West. It follows the further adventures of the characters first introduced in Horizon: An American Saga. The film was originally scheduled for release on August 16, 2024. However, following the commercial failure of Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024), New Line Cinema pulled the sequel from its original release date and postponed it indefinitely. Chapter 2 premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 7, 2024, with an unspecified theatrical release date. It will be followed by Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024). As noted in the first chapter, Costner once again pays homage to the traditions of American cinema and refreshes it with a modern, yet careful vision. The vast landscapes once again take center stage, reflecting the vastness and wildness of the Old West and giving the story an epic scope. In the second chapter of Horizon: An American Saga, Kevin Costner continues to amaze with his directorial skills and, compared to the first work, immerses the audience in an increasingly organic interweaving of stories. While in the previous chapter the narratives were clearly distinguishable, emphasized by the skillful use of warm and cold tones to emphasize their separation, in the second part we see a gradual convergence of the plots and their characters. The mixing of colors symbolizes the gradual merging of the storylines, while the plot slowly reveals what really lies behind this "horizon", a name prominently presented on the posters, which increases the curiosity of the audience. Costner draws the viewer into an emotional journey, introducing him not only to the test characters, but also to their deep humanity, so much so that the audience itself begins to share its emotions and feelings. The combination of drama and comedy, more pronounced in this chapter, does not detract from the seriousness of the story. On the contrary, it adds a lightness that blends well with the difficulties and difficult decisions that come with the journey west, while remaining true to the essence of the narrative and maintaining the thread of difficulties and monumental decisions faced by the pioneers. This second chapter serves as a kind of bridge between the initial immersion in the story and the significant events that await us in the third, which are indicated by the final clips to think about, as happened at the end of the first episode. . And once again, the actor-director leaves us in impatient anticipation, promising wonders and surprises in the next act. I cannot help but repeat the praise for the masterful soundtrack composed by John Dabney, whose notes, artfully intertwined with the visual effects, offer a unique sensory experience that transports viewers to another era. I conclude these thoughts by repeating that “Horizon – An American Saga” is destined to write its name into the pantheon of timeless cinematic masterpieces – and perhaps already has – and will be discussed for years to come. Arianna Villa.. From Invader: Romulus to The Road Home, check out some of our favorite posters of 2024.