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Renowned for his parts in movies like "Yellowstone," Kevin Costner has directed and starred in the Western series "Horizon: An American Saga." Though the show would seem to have nothing to do with Quentin Tarantino's action-packed movies like "Kill Bill," a closer look reveals an unexpected similarity in their narrative technique.
Costner has turned the script and given Tarantino's trademark technique a fresh spin. Costner's "Horizon" series emphasizes on developing backstory in the first chapter, so preparing the ground for the action-packed events to develop in the second, while Tarantino's "Kill Bill" series gives first installment action top priority and backstory second priority.
Deliberately establishing a rich and detailed backstory in the first chapter, Costner's "Horizon: An American Saga" leaves the action for the sequel in secondary importance. This calculated move enables a more powerful and immersive experience in the second movie, in which the events are anchored in the known past and relationships of the characters.
Title of the movie
Release Year
Volume 1: Kill Bill
2003
kill Bill: second volume
2004
Tarantino's "Kill Bill" series, on the other hand, gives first volume's action top priority and creates an adrenaline-fueled experience. The second volume reveals the background, including the causes of The Bride's search for retribution, so giving the Bride's actions emotional complexity and context.
Chapter 2 of Costner's "Horizon: An American Saga" is expected to provide the action-packed thrills that were deftly set up in the first. The first installment's emphasis on backstory helps the sequel to have a more potent and significant action-driven experience.
Title for the Film
Year of Release
Horizon: an American Saga Chapter 1
2024
Horizon: An American Chronicle Second Edition
TBA
Conversely, Tarantino's "Kill Bill" series starts with an instant assault of action that keeps the viewers on the brink of their seats across the first volume. This method fits the expectations of the action genre regarding quick thrills and excitement.
Costner's choice to undo Tarantino's narrative framework in "Horizon: An American Saga" shows a singular method of narrative. Costner has developed a gripping and layered story by giving backstory top priority in the first movie, so adding complexity to the action that will transpires in the sequel. Although Costner's approach grounds the action in a well-developed and relevant backstory, so honoring the rich legacy of the genre even if it seems to be a break from conventional Western narrative.
Though different genres, Westerns and action movies sometimes have same features. Usually exploring the American West, Westerns stress themes of adventure, conflict, and the difficulties experienced by immigrants. Conversely, action movies give high-octane stunts and adrenaline-pushing scenes top priority.
Costner's approach to "Horizon: An American Saga" shows the necessity of striking a Western narrative's balance between these components. Although the genre usually combines action with backstory, Costner's choice to divide these components into two movies lets a more complete examination of both elements, so enhancing the whole story.
"Horizon: An American Saga" by Costner has a convoluted story spanning several generations and entwining narratives. This complexity calls for a two-part framework to give enough room for thoroughly investigating every plot. Costner makes sure that both the action and the backstory get enough attention by separating them, so producing a more immersive and fulfilling narrative experience.
Tarantino's narrative structure was adapted by Costner in "Horizon: An American Saga," so highlighting the impact and inventiveness of film narrative. Costner has produced a singular and mesmerizing viewing experience by subverting accepted genre expectations and using inventive narrative techniques.
In the end, "Horizon: An American Saga" and "Kill Bill" both honor the ability of narrative structure to shape a story. Whether by giving action or backstory top priority, every show shows how careful narrative building might increase audience involvement and produce an unforgettable cinematic experience.