Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined

FrogGlace In other words,this film is a surreal ride.

Lollivan It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Bluebell Alcock Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

Martin Bradley We've been down this road before and to better effect but "The Outsider", a made-for-television variation on both "Shane" and "Witness", isn't at all bad. Naomi Watts, (excellent), is the Mennonite widow who takes in a wounded gunfighter, (Timothy Daly), who in turn helps her in her battle with the men who murdered her husband and naturally they fall in love, much to the displeasure of her family and community. It's fairly conventional but it's well acted and it's entertaining. The director was Randa Haines, who made "Children of a Lesser God", and a good supporting cast includes the Carradine brothers, David and Keith.

ssra_25 I remember seeing this for the first time about...13 years ago. Close to its release date anyway. I liked allot and regretted for many years for not having seen it again, on any of the local TV channels. That was until recently. And 14 years later I still love this movie. It has a simple scenario, a simple setting, but it's well played and the entire movie is just so relaxing to watch. It's not too cheesy, there aren't any exaggerated action scenes, little to no cursing, and yet it has a certain something. In conclusion, it's far, far better than many of those expensive productions that we see nowadays. And Naomi Watts is gorgeous, even dressed in that plain outfit. :)

winner55 This is one of the best of the revisionist western made-for-TV films that have been pouring forth over the past decade - most of which are pretty dull. and the three major creative spirits to the film are all women, so I wasn't expecting much for a genre that has always been dominated by an undeniable machismo, whether you think that's a good thing or not.But the writing and direction here are very strong. Yes it does get mushy romantic at times, but it never quite loses its edge.And yes, it is derivative of Shane and a host of like films, but it still finds something new to say.The acting is all around superb, but Tim Daly's is worthy of special mention. And the camera-work is quite beautiful - I really wish this had been brought to the big screen.My only problem is historical-political: This film came out when television was busy bashing non-mainstream religions - Islam, Catholicism (oh, those randy priests!), and the Amish. This was a wretched moment in TV history, and it is embarrassing to this film that it was made during that period; still, I think there's enough respect shown the Amish such that the film will survive such silly politics.

cleodeo 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.