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• Language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0020TS5JM
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,345 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Do Not Buy Canadian Blu-Ray!, August 31, 2009

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Elyon (Mesilla, New Mexico) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: NEW Outlander - Outlander (blu-ray) (Blu-ray) (Blu-ray)

As has been reported elsewhere, the blu-ray version of this entertaining and well-done mash-up of fantasy and scifi, Beowulf and Predator-like narratives, has been irresponsibly and irreparably ruined in the transfer offered by Alliance of Canada. Similar to what Alliance did with Se7en, they have cropped the film's original aspect ratio of 2.35:1 down to 1.78:1! Not sure what "genius" was behind this decision, but for anyone wanting to see this film in blu-ray, hope the currently financially-challenged Weinstein Group are one day able to offer this film in the US with the transfer it deserves!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a pleasant surprise, July 16, 2009

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J Thomas "movielips" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NEW Outlander - Outlander (blu-ray) (Blu-ray) (Blu-ray)

rented this one....wow...a total suprise gem. on the surface it's the guy-from-space-fights-the-monster...but visuals, acting, and just plain "resonance" of the film was fantastic. the ancient norwegian setting is done with total authenticity...no cheesey sci-fi channel vibe...and noted actor James Caviezel in the lead does a completely credible and smouldering job. take a chance on this one! it's great!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully shot film with good special effects and a captivating story, March 13, 2010

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Warren Chirhart "globaldude" (Wiesloch, Germany) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NEW Outlander - Outlander (blu-ray) (Blu-ray) (Blu-ray)

I think the title of my review makes my stance clear. I rented this movie on iTunes and then bought it as soon as it was available on Blu-Ray. The visuals are magnificent and the story fits partially with the legend of Beowulf, although it is not meant really to be an explanation for the legend. The beast in the movie is fantastic and the fact that it takes place in Norway in the 8 century AD is also very interesting. The Viking parts were not too overplayed and the villages were well thought out. The Viking Hall is one of my favorite structures in the movie, even though it is mostly CGI.