5/5 That Amazon review is bogus! This is a great flick!
  by Atahualpa (Friendswood, TX United States)
Don't listen to that Tom Keogh DeWalt-type. Seriously, how could he have been bored by this? Complicated? This movie was easy to get, what's his problem?!

Admidetly, I came into this with low expectations as I never even heard of Outlander when it blinked through its theatrical run. Being the sci-fi nerd that I am, I was intrigued by the description on the back of the DVD box. Several months passed until I finally gave it a spin on Amazon In Demand. I am glad I did. This movie has it all; great pacing, solid cast, good story, cool creature design! The CGI was a bit subpar in some of the flashback sequences, but not enough to be distracting. I would compare this movie to another underated gem by the name of Pitch Black. Sure, the sci-fi nerds are going to appreciate it, but hey... My wife liked it and she rolls her eyes whenever I suggest watching movies of this type.

Do yourself a favor and ignore the snob, haters posing as legitimate movie critics. This movie is awesome!

5/5 Deserved to do much better than it did in theaters
  by Jeffrey Morse (Oroville CA USA)
I just watched this and was stunned to not remember hearing anything about it in the U.S. last winter. It is an excellent Sci-Fi/historical adventure film hybrid. Very interesting premise, excellent actors and top notch effects and cinematography. Jim Caviezel is excellent as usual. If you have any interest in the various genres this film touches on you owe it to yourself to give it a try.

1/5 Awful rental!!!
  by David Greene (chicago, IL)
This movie is a steaming turd. It makes you wonder how much they are paying Amazon to promote this awful movie. The premise could have been good, however everything else about this movie is executed so poorly as to make this movie almost unwatchable. Rent at your own risk!!!

3/5 Epic Viking Sci-Fi
  by P. J. Salisbury
An epic mythological chopper saga but with a plausible science fiction theme. It was the SF aspect which appealed to me most; the gore, of which there is plenty, not so much. I'd have given four stars for less blood. Caviezel is at his enigmatic best. Sophia Myles is a treat, both visually and as a powerful female character. She plays the fiery daughter (Freya) of the Viking chief (ably portrayed by John Hurt) and she has any man she comes across reeling, literally. Rival chief Gunnar, played by Ron Perlman is truly terrifying in hammer-wielding battle mode and only slightly less fierce than the monster itself!

The monster is all the better and more impressive, mysterious and scary for being only glimpsed and not fully seen until well into the film. This means that it benefits from the point of view that things scary are scariest when not seen, only imagined, and from being pretty fearful when it does finally appear. Possibly making reference to the `Alien' films, in one scene a monster drips saliva from glassy fangs onto Freya's cheek. Which brings me to special effects, here used in exactly the right proportion to generate the suspense and excitement required at the right moments, without being over-used or obtrusive.
More of what keeps the film moving, apart from the action, is the use of an inspiring sequence of locations: low earth orbit, desert planet landscapes, underwater, underground, and mist-shrouded forest with sunlight shafts stabbing through in anticipation of what is to follow. The SF special effects are excellent also and do a fine job of depicting an advanced civilization making a terrible error.

Plot treats include: wily norseman captures well-armed starman, using his horse; the boy with the bread; and of course, `shields'.

The film is well-paced and the entire narrative 'lavishly envisioned'. The costumes and weaponry are spot on for creating atmosphere.

Finally, the bonus features are excellent, especially the deleted scenes. Although I can understand why some of the scenes were cut to maintain the momentum, they are particularly worth watching because they add humanity and soul to the story.

A breath-taking action ride. Incredible it wasn't widely distributed at the cinema, watch it now!

5/5 Outstanding movie, Just one metalurgical error.
  by Dan Misanthrope (Oklahoma)
This was certainly better than the cartoon version Beowulf. It was fresh and fun. Full of adventure and action. My biggest problem was when Canaan said we need stronger metal. Well viking age technology used carbon steel in their weapons. A piece of metal was recovered from Canaan's ship. To be stronger or harder than carbon steel the piece of the ship would have to be Titanium or Beryllium. Both of which have a forging temperature well beyond what a charcoal air driven forge can produce. I guess it could be some kind of space metal not yet discovered. Well, still a great movie.