The Outsider (2002)

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

That was an excellent one.

Redundant and unnecessary.

Good story, Not enough for a whole film

Not bad at allThinly veiled re-spreading (Mennonites instead of Mormons?) of Zane Grey's "Riders of the Purple Sage"--previously made into at least five films . . . Naomi Watts and others do a more-than-passable job of carrying off this version--despite a contrived happy ending for starry-eyed teens and readers of romance novellas. Indeed, it is the acting that makes this one a better-than-average (for modern westerns) effort. The 1941, George Montgomery film is notably more revealing of social and religious conflicts and dogmas than any of the later films--under whatever title and despite their somewhat dubious originality. Still, perhaps these works fall into the category of "imitatio" rather than straight copying?--at least one may always hope!

I have never seen this movie before, just found it (2016) on the western channel and have since watched it at least 50 times. I am 36 years old and normally don't like Westerns but this one caught my attention and I could not turn it off! I have NEVER been a fan of Tim Daly, don't like him in any of his current roles and find him to be rather cheesy and too preppy - BUT in this movie his portrayal of Johnny Gault was Oscar worthy. He owned this role from beginning to end and was so sexy and oozing of masculine beauty and testosterone I wasn't sure my TV could take it, was very afraid my screen would get too hot and blow up. WOW! I never knew he could give this type of commanding performance. He was riveting. I simply couldn't take my eyes off of him. Why hasn't he been cast in more roles like this? The facial scruff and fantastic clothes helped too. This wonderful movie has so many things in it that apply to real life today. I just wish that there were more Johnny Gaults out in our modern world, we need them, ( and maybe today's men should take a few lessons!) The rest of the cast were also well chosen, Naomi Watts was equally good and the chemistry she and Daly had on screen absolutely rocked! The relationship that develops between Johnny and Benjo was also very special. Just excellent!!!!

This is one of the best of the revisionist western made-for-TV films that have been pouring forth over the past decade - most of which are pretty dull. and the three major creative spirits to the film are all women, so I wasn't expecting much for a genre that has always been dominated by an undeniable machismo, whether you think that's a good thing or not.But the writing and direction here are very strong. Yes it does get mushy romantic at times, but it never quite loses its edge.And yes, it is derivative of Shane and a host of like films, but it still finds something new to say.The acting is all around superb, but Tim Daly's is worthy of special mention. And the camera-work is quite beautiful - I really wish this had been brought to the big screen.My only problem is historical-political: This film came out when television was busy bashing non-mainstream religions - Islam, Catholicism (oh, those randy priests!), and the Amish. This was a wretched moment in TV history, and it is embarrassing to this film that it was made during that period; still, I think there's enough respect shown the Amish such that the film will survive such silly politics.

I really loved this movie and I find it very good for several reasons. First - it's a nice and very moving story about love, passion and prejudice. Next - the actors - the chemistry between Tim Daly and Naomi Watts is great, they make every moment, every word and gesture believable and real. It's a pity Daly doesn't get more roles like that, he is a very intelligent and talented actor with a really strong presence on the screen. And finally - the music and the camera work that make that atmosphere very intense and sensual at one time or serene and dreamy at another.A must - simple, strong and beautiful.