The Outsider

Name: The Outsider
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Released: March 9, 2018
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 30
Cast: Emile Hirsch, Jared Leto, Kippei Shiina, Kohji Katoh, Masaki Miura

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): March 9, 2018 | TV-MA

Starring: Emile Hirsch, Jared Leto, Kippei Shiina, Kohji Katoh, Masaki Miura, Min Tanaka, Motokatsu Suzuki, Nao Omori, Nozomi de Lencquesaing, Ray Nicholson, Rory Cochrane, Shiori Kutsuna, Sôtarô, Tadanobu Asano, Yurino

Summary: An American soldier imprisoned in postwar Japan enters the dark world of the yakuza, adopting their way of life in repayment for his freedom.

Director: Martin Zandvliet

Genre(s): Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime

Rating: TV-MA

Runtime: 120 min

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Movie Nation Roger Moore

Mar 11, 2018

Just far enough off the well-worn mob movie path to be worth a look, even if — like too much on Netflix — you feel the need to bail and see what else is available before it bleeds out. Read full review

Derek Smith

Mar 7, 2018

The film is subsumed by the unshakable sense that Jared Leto is intended to make Martin Zandvliet's take on the yakuza underworld more palatable for American audiences. Read full review

William Bibbiani

Mar 7, 2018

It takes extremely familiar plot points and plays them straight, adding nothing new except the premise - a white American joining the Yakuza - which ultimately has very little to do with how the story unfolds. The film might be a functional crime drama but it’s an incredibly unremarkable one. Read full review

David Ehrlich

Mar 7, 2018

The more this film begs to be told from the inside out, the more Zandvliet shoots it from the outside in. It’s enough to make you wish he hadn’t shot it at all. Read full review

Blake Goble

Mar 11, 2018

It’s clichéd, distant, afraid to truly immerse itself in anything but long looks, but at least it looks good. And that’s that. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Mar 8, 2018

Merging standard gangster movie clichés of both the Japanese and American variety, The Outsider only manages to be ultra-violent and ultra-dull simultaneously. Read full review

The Guardian Charles Bramesco

Mar 7, 2018

It’s by no means impossible to carve a challenging, meaningful story out of difficult interchanges between the east and west. To return to Scorsese, consider Silence, a fine film about European men slowly realizing just how little they understand of Japan. But neither Zandvliet, Baldwin, nor Leto care to look beyond themselves. They’re worse than the simple gaijin, or the over-affectionate weeaboo – they’re tourists who think they own the place. Read full review

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JonnyMenthol

Mar 11, 2018

Don't listen to these "critics" who are banding together to bomb every Netflix OG movie now to save their precious cinema experience. While the Film is not a 10 or anything wholey revolutionary it certainly doesn't deserve those scores. It's solid film, well made and the acting is prettyDon't listen to these "critics" who are banding together to bomb every Netflix OG movie now to save their precious cinema experience. While the Film is not a 10 or anything wholey revolutionary it certainly doesn't deserve those scores. It's solid film, well made and the acting is pretty superb especially from Leto. The visual and cinematography are also great. If you subscribe to Netflix you aren't loosing out on anything here and the movie is well worth your time, a very nice addition to the Netflix library. I'm almost sure to jump on films now that the critics bomb as it seems to be a scenario where they are bombing the good movies to use what little influence they still have to kill the big budget aspect of Netflix film development. Anything with a budget these days just gets slammed regardless of whether it is half decent or not, Bright being the perfect example.… Expand

8 of 12 users found this helpful84

arkhlongstride

Mar 16, 2018

I have no idea how the **** the critics gave scores so low. While outsider is not a masterpiece, is a ******** awesome movie about Yakuzas. It has Yakuza (the game series) vibes everywhere. Is literally like watching a sub story of yakuza games whit new characters and an awesome Leto's. 1950I have no idea how the **** the critics gave scores so low. While outsider is not a masterpiece, is a ******** awesome movie about Yakuzas. It has Yakuza (the game series) vibes everywhere. Is literally like watching a sub story of yakuza games whit new characters and an awesome Leto's. 1950 japan is also perfectly reproducted, maybe thats the best part. A gaijin in a 1950 Yakuza war story, **** yeah Netflix, give me more!… Expand

4 of 8 users found this helpful44

Centue

Mar 29, 2018

Do not listen to the “professional” critics. This is an amazing film. It does what a good film is supposed to do: show you who people are and make you immerse yourself in their story instead of beating you over the head with painful dialogue. This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in theDo not listen to the “professional” critics. This is an amazing film. It does what a good film is supposed to do: show you who people are and make you immerse yourself in their story instead of beating you over the head with painful dialogue. This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in the past year. Better than most major Hollywood blockbusters. That’s probably why the industry doesn’t like it because great films like this that release on Netflix are putting Hollywood out of business. Major props to Jared Leto who absolutely nails this role. He is visceral, violent, loyal, and fearsome all wrapped up into one totally believable package. This movie was very intense from start to finish and leaves you feeling like you just experienced this wild journey right alongside the characters. This is a must watch.… Expand

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mak3nsh1

May 24, 2018

Legitimately, this movie is not a 10. This movie does give the same style pacing as The Godfather trilogy. I've read several reviews by "critics" that if grading any installment of The Godfather today, would grade it less than mediocre. Leto is on the outside looking in, obviously. HeLegitimately, this movie is not a 10. This movie does give the same style pacing as The Godfather trilogy. I've read several reviews by "critics" that if grading any installment of The Godfather today, would grade it less than mediocre. Leto is on the outside looking in, obviously. He doesn't change his style at all, which is refreshing considering most crime dramas focus on the change of semi-sweet and lovable into the ruthlessness. The near accuracy of the culture at the time is also refreshing. Anyone saying no Caucasian would be welcomed into the yakuza, especially then, has no knowledge of the yakuza, then or now.… Expand

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Bananafish

Mar 15, 2018

This is an entertaining movie. It's not great, and lacks some nuance and sophistication. However, it's solidly acted, scripted, and provides entertainment. It takes place in 1954, in (an authentic looking) post-WW2 Japan , so there's no fancy special effects or green screens needed. If youThis is an entertaining movie. It's not great, and lacks some nuance and sophistication. However, it's solidly acted, scripted, and provides entertainment. It takes place in 1954, in (an authentic looking) post-WW2 Japan , so there's no fancy special effects or green screens needed. If you need wiz-bang non-stop action, this might not be the right movie. If you can get into a slow-moving but intense action flick, I would say give it a go. I enjoyed it.… Expand

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AKthaBeast

Mar 19, 2018

Honestly this is a very cliche story that get told over and over in Hollywood. The "White American in a foreign setting saving the day" **** Had this come out maybe 15-20 years ago I think it would be reviewed more favorably. I did appreciate the cast of real Japanese actors/actresses andHonestly this is a very cliche story that get told over and over in Hollywood. The "White American in a foreign setting saving the day" **** Had this come out maybe 15-20 years ago I think it would be reviewed more favorably. I did appreciate the cast of real Japanese actors/actresses and the feeling/cinematography of the movie. Leto, however, felt out of place and was awkward throughout the movie. The way the story was told could have been better and there was opportunity to tell a more compelling story however it felt at time that they were taking the safe route.… Expand

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whoischarlotte

Mar 13, 2018

The generic Jared Leto yakuza thriller no one wanted. It was mind numbing, had a pointless plot and bored me.

1 of 8 users found this helpful17

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