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Jim Caviezel, Sophia Myles, Jack Huston, John Hurt, Ron Perlman ... see more see more... , Aidan Devine , Ted Ludzik , Cliff Saunders , Patrick Stevenson , John Beale , James Rogers , John Nelles , Scott Owen , Katie Bergin , Bailey Maughan , Ricardo Hoyos , Owen Pattison , Simon Northwood , Todd Schroeder , Craig J. Harris , Mark Owen , Todd Sandomirsky , J. William Grantham , Amy Kerr , Michael Fox , Allyson Haas , Drakaina , Glen Wadman , Martha Irving , Matt Cooke , Liam McNamara , Steven Wendland , Mauralea Austin , James Binkley , Matthew Amyotte , Petra Prazak , Bryan Renfro , Todd Godin , Tess McCain , Bartlett C. Lovett

When an extraterrestrial spaceship comes crashing down to Earth during the reign of the Vikings, the Scandinavian plunderers get set to do battle with a most unusual enemy in director Howard McCain's ... read more read more...earthbound science fiction thriller. Jim Caviezel, Jack Huston, and Sophia Myles star in a film scripted by director McCain in collaboration with screenwriter Dirk Blackman. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 55 min.

Directed by: Howard McCain

Release Date: January 23, 2009

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  • jmanard52
    June 11, 2010
    jmanard52
    This movie got little advertisement when it was released in 2009 and thus ended up heading to DVD in a hurry. The box office on this shouldnt scare you. I just watched the blu ray and I must say not a bad little film. John Hurt as always is awesome. I love me some Sophia Myles. ... read moreRon Perlman gets a bit part. Just a nice little gem hidden away. Dont go in expecting too much and you will find yourself a good scifi show.
  • moonrivers
    May 20, 2012
    moonrivers
    A technologically advanced race crash lands in Norway in the time of the Vikings and the survivor must make his way amongst that notoriously bloodthirsty lot, but that's not the big problem. The big problem was that the ship carried a voracious badass predator beastie from anoth... read moreer world and now its loose. An interesting low tech sci-fi with Viking style blood and guts and viscera.
  • phubbs1
    September 26, 2011
    phubbs1
    Taking a strong lead from 'Alien 3' and 'The Relic' methinks with this one, quite a good action flick none the less but it starts out quite drab and lifeless with little on offer.

    The cast is lifted with the presence of Hurt and Caviezel is strong as the hero but the rest of the... read more cast can't really compare and come across rather cliched and unoriginal. Perlman fits this perfectly of course with his unique features.

    Its an odd plot really as it appears to be set way back in time as the hero from another planet crash lands on earth in the year 709AD amongst viking warriors!. Once you overcome that subplot you get a kind of 'Pathfinder' meets 'Highlander' romp which slowly melts into 'The Relic' with a large beastie that moves and see's much like a Giger Alien from 'Alien 3'. One such scene in the caves towards the finale is pretty much a dead ringer for the corridor sequences in Alien 3.

    Quite abit of blood n gore as viking males get torn apart by a reasonable looking alien creature, kinda like a large neon lion with more teeth. Effects are standard cgi fare and nothing special but the flashback sequence to Caviezels home world is a nice looking animation.

    Not bad, good fun with a few flaws and odderties like why the viking folk don't seem too surprised by the strangely dressed, short haired stranger in their midst and why Caviezels alien species appears to be completely identical to the human race, I guess it could happen perhaps, but its a decent sci-fi/period/monster flick which is worthy of a viewing.
  • garyX
    October 26, 2010
    garyX
    An alien spaceship crash lands in 8th century Norway where the surviving passenger Jim Caviezel must join forces with the local inhabitants to destroy a vicious monster he unwittingly brought with him. Alien 3 gets medieval on our asses in this deeply silly variation on Beowulf. ... read moreThe idea of Vikings vs aliens seems pretty irresistable (hey, I liked Reign Of Fire...) and these kind of daft sci-fi B movies can be great fun if done with self awareness and a sense of humour. Unfortunately Outlander has neither. Caviezel's so-called character is sketched purely in the form of clumsy flashbacks to the ubiquitous murdered family, and in the land of the Vikings he finds a fiery princess to impress, an orphaned boy to adopt and a local warrior to butt heads and bond with while they hunt down the inevitably computer generated beast. The fact that he is from outer space is pretty much ignored and virtually irrelevant to the cliche riddled plot and the feeble attempt at providing depth and moralisation goes nowhere. Quite why Caviezel, Perlman and especially John Hurt got involved with this straight to DVD standard tosh is a mystery; if I ever meet him I will be torn between shaking his hand for a lifetime of cinematic achievement and demanding two hours of my life back for duping me into sitting through this steaming pile of Norse manure.
  • ironclad1609
    August 30, 2010
    ironclad1609
    This crazy genre mix of "Beowulf", "The 13th warrior" and "Predator" starts out rather trashy and seems to stay pretty shallow for a while, when a couple of surprises and the characters raise it way below average. John Hurt brings class into the mix as Viking leader, Ron Perlman ... read morelooks great as bald fighter, although his character remains underused. Even the often rather pale James Caviezel makes the best of his somewhat one-dimensional character of a space traveler crashing in medieval Norway, bringing an aggressive alien with him. Especially the second half is fast-paced, action packed and actually makes you care for the characters, something that doesn't always happen in this genre. The special effects range from really good (the Sci-Fi scenes) to average (parts of the alien monster), but the showdown is pretty rewarding, even though a tad predictable. I assume the creators knew very well what an insane mix they were putting together. Still, a fun guilty pleasure film.
  • deano
    May 3, 2010
    deano
    Jim Caviezel is fine as the bereaved guy who finds himself on a strange planet where he has to pass all sorts of tests to win the trust of the locals before leading them in battle. John Hurt is reliable as the king whose appealing daughter Sophia Myles is betrothed to a surly war... read morerior who... Hang on a sec! There's also interplanetary genocide with bulldozers! A waterfall chase! A hero who has to decide where he belongs! This shows that it's not just James Cameron who recycles the stranger-in-a-strange-land narrative. This is no Avatar, that's for sure, but it's low-key fun.
  • superclerk25
    April 14, 2010
    superclerk25
    I really dug this flick even though it was pretty by the book. I was expecting a cheaper straight to video type of flick but the production value of the movie was pretty good and the acting was as god as it should have been.
    The characters and the story kept me interested. I li... read moreked this movie more than I like the recent Clash of the Titans.
  • Deano78
    January 15, 2010
    Deano78
    I wasn't expecting much from this, apparently straight to DVD film. So I was pleasantly surprised that the budget seemed to be quite grand, the effects were very good, especially for the creature design (Some cool art work of which can be seen in the special features!) and a stro... read moreng cast. A simple story yes, not too sure about the medieval setting but it works. Quite bloody during the battle scenes too. Deserves a wider audience and makes fine use of a surround sound system!!
  • allan913
    January 10, 2010
    allan913
    An awesome and incredible mixture of terrific science fiction, mind-blowing fantasy and explosive action. It's The 13th Warrior meets Reign of fire with a wicked sci-fi twist that will definitely entertain you right till the end. A spectacular and heart-pounding action-packed ext... read moreravaganza. It's loaded with amazing special effects, nail-biting suspense, non-stop action, great battle sequences and exhilarating adventure. A dazzling and thrilling adrenaline-rush. A great slice of relentless, pulse-pounding action movie entertainment that has not hit the screen in some time now. A great story with some rather great characters. James Caviezel is terrific, a stunning and great action hero performance.
  • CrookedlittleB33
    December 13, 2009
    CrookedlittleB33
    I liked it!
    What's better...aliens or vikings?
    HOW ABOUT WE COMBINE THEM TOGETHER?

    The Spiel:
    So, I would never have heard about this movie if Jaco didn't kindly mention to me with exclaimation points after its title. When I read the synopsis...I saw vikings. Which, if yo... read moreu know me I have a huge affinity for...and then outer space? WHAT?! ALIENS TOO? That must be a gut time.

    The Who/What/Why/Where/et al:
    The story is as follows we have the this aforementioned 'outlander' named Kainan (Caviezel) who crashes with his spacecraft into Norway, 709AD. I know what you're thinking, how would this spaceman ever fit into such an ancient and
    fit in? Trick is, he has these nifty gadgets that fill him in on the language and all information he needs to know about Earth and Norway -unlike the Matrix?- is under his fingertips. He realizes his travelling companion has died and decides to explore the land and gauge his situation. What he finds is a village that looks like it's been razed to the ground...but by whom? By whom indeed? Something catches his attention, and without warning he's found and captured by a viking warrior named Wolfric (Huston). Who is only looking for survivors seeing as it is HIS village that he finds Kainan and jumps to conclusions that he is responsible for their deaths.

    Instead, he brings Kainan to the local village that is ruled over by King Rothgar (Hurt). While they question the prisoner and he fights against them...whether it be his captors or the King's daughter, Freya (Myles)...some unknown force is out and ravaging the lands where the rest of the vikings reside. Seeing no other explaination they seek vengeance upon Rothgar's village. However, they find no answers and only more questions. What things go bump in the night?

    Finally, it comes time for the vikings to go track and hunt down whatever is responsible for these vicious attacks. They encounter something else alright, something huge and brute-like...but it's nowhere near the reality. By saving the king's life, Kainan wins his freedom and makes a pact with the warriors. Together, they try to trap or outsmart whatever is responsible for leaving a wake in its path.

    Ending Thoughts and Junk:
    I seriously thought that this was a really cool idea, to mix to genres together in this style. Most times, when people attempt this it falls horribly short and becomes just another B or lesser grade movie that should be made for tv, if nothing else. But, amongst the majestic scenery of the Norwegian fjords and the story, itself...if you don't read the spoiler...you're in for something really interesting in regards to space-y movies. The acting was not bad, as I am a Caviezel, Hurt and Perlman fan I was not disappointed. Who did surprise me in fact, was this Huston character...whom I've only ever seen him act on television. He was quite the believable arrogant...but pretty badass viking! Especially the part when they're running around on the shields! Doing flips and junk? The CGI effects were pretty amazing, as well it really added to the whole aesthetic appeal of the entire movie. Definitely recommended to anyone who likes vikings, space-y stuff...or some intriguing combination of the genres.

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Critic Reviews

Cary Darling
January 23, 2009
Cary Darling, Dallas Morning News

An unexpectedly enjoyable science-fiction adventure that should be generating louder fanboy buzz than it has so far. Full Review

Tom Long
January 23, 2009
Tom Long, Detroit News

Outlander is a cheesy, low-budget, space alien Viking monster movie. And seemingly proud of it. Full Review

Mick LaSalle
January 23, 2009
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

In its second half, Outlander falls apart completely, becoming nothing but a violent, mindless monster movie along the lines of Alien vs. Predator. Full Review

Michael Phillips
January 23, 2009
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune

In Outlander, the nuttiest hunk of junk in many months, Viking warriors and a stoic intergalactic traveler join forces to combat an enormous beetle with whiplash stingers. Full Review

Wesley Morris
January 22, 2009
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe

By taking nonsense seriously Outlander never achieves camp. It's a comic book that's mistaken itself for scripture. Full Review

Steven Rea
January 22, 2009
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

An enjoyably goofy hybrid of extraterrestrial sci-fi and Iron Age action. Full Review

Roger Ebert
January 22, 2009
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

I am tempted to describe the plot of Outlander as preposterous, but a movie about an alien spaceship crashing into a Viking fjord during the Iron Age is likely to be preposterous. Full Review

Roger Moore
January 21, 2009
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

One of the more outlandish B-pictures to come out of the Great Movie Mash-up Machine known as The Weinstein Co. Full Review

Charles Cassady
August 31, 2010
Charles Cassady, Common Sense Media

Beowulf with aliens and lots of gore, violence. Full Review

Brian Orndorf
June 2, 2010
Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com

Outlander is a fluid genre exercise that satisfies cravings for action and Norse mythology in one fell swoop. It's a full-bodied adventure movie that's responsive and reverential to the needs of sci-f... Full Review

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