Kevin Costnerhas been a Hollywood stalwart for over four decades.

Examples likeHorizonprove how fickle fortunes can be in the filmmaking business.

However, while almost every actor has their share of failures, something about Costner’s disappointments stands out.

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Closer inspection reveals that this is far from an anomaly.

It’s a trend that is reflected in releases likeThe Guardian,Wyatt Earp, andThe War.

In all three cases, critics highlighted formulaic storytelling.

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However, even with this strength,he is not immune from audience criticism.

This proves definitively that his films aren’t guaranteed to be well-received by the public.

It also suggests that there will always be an appetite for his brand of storytelling.

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