American Outlaws

Name: American Outlaws
Genre: Action, Western
Released: August 17, 2001
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 25
Cast: Colin Farrell, Scott Caan

2001

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United Paramount Network (UPN) | Release Date: August 17, 2001 | PG-13

Starring: Colin Farrell, Scott Caan

Summary: When a Midwest town learns that a corrupt railroad baron has captured the deeds to their homesteads without their knowledge, a group of young ranchers join forces to take back what is rightfully theirs. In the course of their vendetta, they will become the object of the biggest manhunt in the history of the Old West and, as their fameWhen a Midwest town learns that a corrupt railroad baron has captured the deeds to their homesteads without their knowledge, a group of young ranchers join forces to take back what is rightfully theirs. In the course of their vendetta, they will become the object of the biggest manhunt in the history of the Old West and, as their fame grows, so will the legend of their leader, a young outlaw by the name of Jesse James. (Warner Bros.)… Expand

Director: Les Mayfield

Genre(s): Action, Western

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 94 min

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Kevin Thomas

It's a handsome and skillful retelling of a legend that imaginatively draws on conventions of both the western and the gangster movie to create an energetic yet thoughtful contemporary action-adventure. Read full review

Jay Carr

At least hits a certain adrenaline level, and the stunts have panache. If you crave the ''Young Guns'' approach to the Old West, here it is again. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Maitland McDonagh

While movies like "The Long Riders" (1980) and "The Great Northfield, Minnesota Raid" (1972) aim to be serious considerations of the outlaws' lives and legends, this picture just wants to have fun. Read full review

Carrie Rickey

As a western, American Outlaws is an utter failure. As the basis of a "Mad TV" parody, it is an unintentional hoot. Read full review

Roger Ebert

For years there have been reports of the death of the Western. Now comes American Outlaws, proof that even the B Western is dead. Read full review

Marc Savlov

Instead of true grit and gutshot black-hatters, director Les Mayfield has crafted what may well be the world's first Tommy Hilfiger Western. Read full review

Desson Thomson

There's no escaping the hackneyed plot or Mayfield's conventional hand. So don't go. Read full review

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DieClown

Jan 31, 2006

for being a newer remake of jesse james i thought it was great, I like the more up beat action than the old western spin they could have done like tombstone. But i liked tombstone too, overall it was a great movie and i own it.

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harvdog03

Nov 6, 2018

Not terrible but not great either. Somewhat over the top that kind of takes you out of the experience.

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The3AcademySins

Aug 13, 2018

American Outlaws is definitely one of those "So-bad-it's-good" movies. With crazy stunts, performances that are all over the place, and the feeling of a 90's kids movie with adult themes made in 2001, you'll definitely get a few laughs as you watch our cast chew the scenery!

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