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Outlaw is no easy film, with no easy answers. The latest from writer/director Nick Love, previously behind The Football Factory and The Business, it tells the story of a Britain overrun with crime, with no one willing to stand up to it.
Until, that is, a group of people--led by Sean Bean’s Bryant--decide to effectively take matters into their own hands. And so, with each of this group having their own reasons for their actions, they start to exact a form of revenge on the those who have wronged them, laying the scene for an interesting vigilante crime-thriller.
Amidst a fair cavalcade of at-times quite brutal violence, Outlaw has a real feeling and message at the heart of it. But you’d be hard pushed to say that the message is well handled, or that it’s the main reason for watching the film. Instead, the strengths are some of the performances (Bean is joined by the likes of Bob Hoskins, Lennie James and Dannie Dyer) and the increasingly confident direction from Love. At times it’s blistering to watch, no matter how uncomfortable it makes you feel.
Ultimately, though, Outlaw, in spite of its strengths, is a mixed bag, yet one with plenty to recommend it. It’s a well-made, diverting film, albeit not one for the squeamish, and while it’s got its fair share of flaws, you’re unlikely to be disappointed by it. --Jon Foster
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There will be no excuses. The guilty will be punished. No one is above Outlaw. A group of people who feel betrayed by their government and let down by their police force form a modern-day posse in order to right what they see as the wrongs of society.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Outlaw. Blu-Ray,
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This review is from: Outlaw [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)
'Outlaw' started out looking very promising with a good premise and cast. Sadly by the end it has descended into farce and strayed away from the themes of the film, namely that of a fractured society and a vigilante group fighting back against injustice. If it had stuck to this then this film may well have impressed me more. It moved from a wider dissatisfaction and fighting back against wayward society, to a personal vendetta against one mans criminal activities. Never-the-less it is pretty well acted, shot and directed and it managed to keep my interest for most of the film. The violence is pretty shocking in places but is integral to the themes in the film. Sean Bean is good as you would expect and the other actors hold up their end well. Overall this is a good film, with timely themes and portrayal of modern society (sadly), it's just a shame it wasn't followed through better. A solid 3 stars and still worth a viewing.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gritty,
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This review is from: Outlaw [DVD] (DVD)
What a fantastic film! obviously this is my opinion and i don't expect others to agree but i felt for once someone has put a gripping storyline around a very violent film.
I often despise movies which are made with loads of violence just for the sake of it and no story. I have to agree with one of the earlier reviews who said about walking past gangs late at night, how many of you would want to get your own back!?. This was a feel good movie and i'm proud that this is a british film! All in all a great film with plenty of action, suspense and thrilling moments!
1.0 out of 5 stars
Cruddy!,
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This review is from: Outlaw [DVD] (DVD)
Boring movie. I expected a lot more vigilante type action but there was little action I think no one seems to want this movie and that's why you seem to see it at so many DVD stores going for 3 pounds!
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