Review of Outlander (2008) by Marc P — 17 Jan 2012

Sci-fi set in Viking times - 3 stars just for the concept, and it's not bad at all.

This review of Outlander (2008) was written by Marc P on 17 Jan 2012.

Outlander has generally received mixed reviews.

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