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Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Kevin Costner's Western epic Horizon: An American Saga has had a mixed response from critics, with many reviews echoing the reaction to one of the director-writer-actor's previous projects. Although he is extremely distinguished as a filmmaker, Costner's record in the industry is actually fairly mixed.
Horizon Is Reminiscent of Kevin Costner's The Postman The Projects Have Some Worrying Similarities Just as Horizon offers an expansive and epic take on the traditions of the Western genre, Costner's 1997 project, The Postman, can be said to occupy a similar narrative niche. Unlike the 2024 feature, The Postman is set in a post-apocalyptic America, giving its Western sensibilities an interesting, futuristic edge.
As with many box office disappointments, it's not always clear the extent to which critical dismissal contributed to poor financial performance. Nevertheless, it's undeniable that after a comprehensive critical mauling, the movie bombed with audiences. On an $80 million budget , the film made just $30 million globally – a massive loss by any measure.
Although more than two decades separate the two films, the lessons provided by The Postman's failings remain true for any film. While not a hard and fast rule, it's generally accepted that any original epic project needs positive reviews to coax would-be viewers to sit down for a three-hour theatrical marathon.
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