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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 37 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 32 out of 37
  2. Negative: 0 out of 37

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  1. LagaM.
    Feb 13, 2009
    10
    Why has no one mentioned the blatantly obvious Beowulf plotline? The original, not the Jolie crapfest. Its a great take on the ancient story, presenting a semi-plausible method to bring Beowulf's monster to life.
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. TonyC.
    Mar 16, 2009
    10
    Watch it. You'll like it. I haven't seen a fantasy/sci-fi flick like this since the good ol' before cgi back in the day movies. The genre is stuck being manipulated by Sci-fi Channel n' created into b-rated original made for tv movies. This one takes the freakin' cake. It's been a long time coming. If you hate lord of the Rings because of it's "boringness." This movie will brighten u up! Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  3. ZebO.
    Feb 7, 2009
    7
    Once again, ignore the critics. It's a great flick.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. JayH
    May 13, 2009
    5
    The film has some wonderfully imaginative sequences, good special effects, but the mixing of sci-fi and vikings is a disaster. The score is a bit overdone. Midway through the film falls apart by becoming much more conventional. An interesting premise gone awry.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. RM
    May 24, 2009
    10
    We had never heard of this movie and I'm not sure what the critics are talking about. We just watched it. It was a great sci-fi action movie. We would definately watch it again.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. numchuck
    Feb 2, 2009
    8
    Enjoyable, if you don't take it too serious. i think iti could have done far better with more cash.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. MikeD.
    Feb 6, 2009
    9
    If you like fantasy styled films, this is about as good as it gets these days. Worth the watch.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. Dr.Cruel
    Mar 27, 2009
    9
    Surprisingly good. Despite what critics have said, good performances by the actors involved - with surprise appearances by John Hurt and Ron Perlman of "Hellboy" fame. An especially good performance by Sophia Myles, who really gets into her character. The sort of movie that SciFi/fantasy fanboys will really get into. I very much enjoyed it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. CoreyS
    Jul 31, 2009
    7
    Definitely better than the critics who blasted it. The second half is not upper crust cinema, but it is very entertaining, has a fun plot, good mix of action and at least some character development. Good action film.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. StuC
    Jul 9, 2009
    5
    I really wanted to like this movie. I mean Vikings and Aliens and Alien monsters, what more could you want, right? But it was mediocre at best. I just lacked in the effects and script. More appropriate for the SciFi Channel and their B movie repertoire. Maybe it's a B+ movie...but still in the B movie sphere.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. RogerS.
    Jan 26, 2009
    7
    This is a traditional sci-fi monster movie that does exactly what it's supposed to do: build a sense a dread, have the monster jump out of the dark and lay waste all around, and after nearly dying himself let the hero slay the beast and win the maiden. It's Beowulf with aliens.
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  12. JulieT
    Jan 31, 2009
    7
    It's not the best alien movie out there, but if u like the genre, you'll be entertained. You'll like it, not love it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. EO
    Feb 14, 2009
    9
    I really enjoyed this movie. Not perfect, but such an interesting story and the viking characters were all great. I really loved it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. VictorS
    Mar 15, 2009
    7
    Forget the critics. Great movie. Worth a watch. Interesting take on the 'monster' having a background.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. MartinS
    Jun 13, 2009
    8
    Very nice movie indeed. The 13th Warrior meets Predator. What else do you need for a good action flick? :)
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. JesseD
    Jun 8, 2009
    8
    The costumes were lame and un-authentic, and all of Patrick Tatopolous' monster designs look exactly the same. Otherwise, it was a good and fun romp, better than expected.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. RP
    May 15, 2009
    10
    I had not heard about this movie prior to seeing it so I did have low expectations. However I thought it was really good. I mean its not a sophisticated drama, its a sci-fi fantasy action movie so don't expect anything else. One of the best things is the decent level of authenticity in the costumes and characters. There isent any juiced up bodybuilders on the cast which just makes it more believable. Expand
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  18. ALF
    Apr 3, 2011
    10
    Ah Robert Ebert, if ever there was a man who has not got a clue it is this man. Robert you have no talent and I wonder how many years it has been since you actually went to see a film. Anyway Outlander, is a sci fi version of Beowulf. The creature effects are courtesy of the great Pat Tatopoulus and the Morwin is brilliant, innovative and superbly done. John Hurt, Jim Cazievel, Sophie Myles and Ron Perlman are all in gine form. This independent film deserves success and is a wonderful example of creativity. More please. Expand
  19. Nov 16, 2011
    10
    Ignore ALL the critics who hate this film. The people who came up with this film had a perfect use of their thinking, intelligence and brainstorming to make this film. What is the monster, where it came from, and other details. This sci-fi creature feature that takes place in the Viking's time had made me like this film. A lot.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. It's entertaining nonsense with major league special effects, larger-than-life characters and inventive monsters that draw on the "Aliens" and "Predator" models, being terrifying but also vaguely sympathetic.
  2. Reviewed by: Derek Elley
    50
    Not helped by a wooden perf from Jim Caviezel as a humanoid alien who accidentally imports a real alien to eighth-century Earth.
  3. 50
    Outlander is interesting as a collision of genres: the monster movie meets the Viking saga. You have to give it credit for carrying that premise to its ultimate (if not logical) conclusion.