Review of Outlander (2008) by Neil T — 16 Dec 2010

Spaceman meets Vikings meets unstoppable alien monster. What's not to like?!

This review of Outlander (2008) was written by Neil T on 16 Dec 2010.

Outlander has generally received mixed reviews.

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