Review of Outlander (2008) by Harold D — 14 Aug 2009
A pleasant surprise of a movie. Only got limited release in the U.S. (81 theatres.) But, considering the crap that gets wide releases in Hollywood this deserved better. I rented the DVD and had a blast.
It is a recipe of other movies such as Alien, Beowulf, Predator, Brotherhood of the Wolf and others. Basically though it is Vikings vs. alien creatures! Absurd I know but done very well. It is a little slow in the begining and the script could have been tighter.
Otherwise the acting performances and especially the creature effects are great. Jim Caviezel brings a low key vulnerability to the hero. Sophia Myles (Channeling Kate Winslet) is a mix of beauty and toughness, not to mention a hotty! I totally recommend for genre fans.
This review of Outlander (2008) was written by Harold D on 14 Aug 2009.
Outlander has generally received mixed reviews.
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