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The American Icarus: A Look at Kevin Costner’s Film Career

By Ben Friedman

When Costner gambles, he rarely loses. Maybe it is divine intervention; maybe it is a long run of dumb, prolonged luck, but reality proves that Costner’s “My Way or the Highway” approach to Hollywood stardom resonates with audiences. Whether it's his love of sports, his gift for playing stubbornly, or his wry smile that signals to audiences he may be rough around the edges, but he is a good guy.