Review of Outlander (2008) by Chris P — 15 Mar 2010

A good idea,but could have been a bit better.Not a bad watch,easy on the grey matter,but probably not one to watch again.

This review of Outlander (2008) was written by Chris P on 15 Mar 2010.

Outlander has generally received mixed reviews.

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