The greatest movie ever made..!

Good start, but then it gets ruined

If you're interested in the topic at hand, you should just watch it and judge yourself because the reviews have gone very biased by people that didn't even watch it and just hate (or love) the creator. I liked it, it was well written, narrated, and directed and it was about a topic that interests me.

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

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'm currently writing a Western Romance script that involves two lovers from different cultures, thus I watched The Outsider as a study.It's interesting that fifteen minutes in I wondered if the script was written by a female. Not only was the script written by a female, but the book was also written by a female. I'm not mentioning this as a negative. In fact, perhaps this is more appealing to a female audience than your more gritty Eastwood western. I found the dialogue to be weak, the acting 'soap opera'ish', and several factors that were too unbelievable (8yr old turns into David the Giant killer?). My biggest beef with the movie was that there was absolutely not a thing that was a twist. From start to finish the movie was entirely predictable. The only thing unique about the movie was the exploration of the romance between two different cultures, which in this instance was not enough to carry the movie in my opinion.If you're into cliché romance novels, this may be an interesting movie for you. For me, this was the second worst Western I've seen in twenty years which is unfortunate because I've seen these actors shine in better written roles.

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.

When I close my eyes, I dream for a guy to look at me the same way Johnny Gault looks at Rebbeca. Even if Johnny never said a word in this movie, I could easily read his thoughts from his eyes, his mouth, and his hands. Every time I see this movie, it stays with me for days. Tim Daly has such an intense presence on screen; his compelling performance of "the bad guy who just wants to be held" will truly take your breath away. I believe Rebecca, with her faith in goodness for all and being true to yourself, is the only one who could have shown Johnny how love really feels. The hauntingly moving music, the beautiful surroundings, and the passionate characters will leave you feeling, "I wish that was me."