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NEW Outlander - Outlander (blu-ray) (Blu-ray)

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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!

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!

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.

Not sure why I only heard about this movie from browsing my local Blockbuster, but this is one blockbuster of a title. One that deserves the attention and recognition it deserves. At least rent it, but in my opinion, it deserves to be owned. A must see.

This movie offers the great mix of good acting and action well done. The story holds together well and the characters are believeable. The action scenes are well done with not too much CGI. The forest and scenes look real. Well worth watching.

As most of the other reviewers have already stated, this is a must see! My dad and I watched it just last night! At first we were a little wary of it, because we thought it was going to be in a different language and we would have to read subtitles the whole way through, but as it turns out, that's just the first few minutes of the movie! Push past that and become glued to the screen!

The hitchhiking creatures (I'm not really sure what they were called) were amazing! Great graphics and storyline. The movie starts off imediately filled with action as the main character, Canaan's, ship crashes on what seems to be an older earth. As the movie rushes past your eyes, you wonder why all of this is coming about until a third of the way through, when Canaan tells his story.

During the movie, I really had to use the restroom, but I was so engrossed I couldn't pause it to go. I had to see what happened next!

Add this to your collection, it's a five star film all the way!

Sorry folks, this is no mythic hero slaying demonic beings. It's a soldier on his way home to bury his wife and child that ends up with a couple unexpected passengers he helped drive to the verge of extinction. His ship crashes on a backward planet their society "seeded" and he, along with the unexpected passengers, are the only survivors. He must then try to eliminate the two "dragons" before they eliminate all life in the area of his crash site. This isn't just an action tale of super-predators and human survival but a moral drama regarding the rape of worlds. Good Special effects, authentic Viking backdrop, and rich character lines make the movie enjoyable even if you miss the real lesson. If you haven't seen it, you should.

Must have movie if you are a Scifi fan or a Fan of all things Blood eagle!!! Great actors top quality speciel effects, truly with getting on blu Ray.

Took a little long to get. But it was with in the time limit and in great condition.