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jasharkowalskiMar 17, 2018

Yes, it is a cliche, but i don't regret watching bloody jakuza tale at all ! Jared acting tricks are working just fine in this flick which has a plot worth Tarantino's movie....one may even visualize what it would look like had Quentin madeYes, it is a cliche, but i don't regret watching bloody jakuza tale at all ! Jared acting tricks are working just fine in this flick which has a plot worth Tarantino's movie....one may even visualize what it would look like had Quentin made it, probably even more blood spilling and some limbs chopping...i bet Takeshi Kitano loves this flick so you should, too !… Expand

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Truth_of_PiscesMar 18, 2018

It's not an unwatchable movie by any means, though the plot isn't anything original, the script is pretty dull, and Jared Leto once again turns in a performance so wooden and bland you'll wonder how he ever won an Oscar in the first place. AtIt's not an unwatchable movie by any means, though the plot isn't anything original, the script is pretty dull, and Jared Leto once again turns in a performance so wooden and bland you'll wonder how he ever won an Oscar in the first place. At only two hours long, it isn't hard to sit through; many scenes are shot very well and the heavy Japanese cast definitely make the otherwise plodded pace of the film bearable. The biggest problem with the movie is that nothing exciting really happens all that much, even its climax lacks any real payoff and Jared Leto's character is entirely forgettable in a face of Japanese actors who carry this film despite him. Overall, the movie makes me think Netflix has a long way to go when it comes to producing solid films, if they are even capable of such a thing to begin with given what we've gotten since late last year.… Expand

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SD_ScottMar 28, 2018

I really enjoyed this film. It's not a masterpiece by any means but it's good movie. I enjoyed Leto's journey and mystery. The action was great. And the ending left me hungry for more...

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Grizwald87Mar 17, 2018

I watched this movie before I read anything about it, thought it was great, and came online expecting to find out that many felt at least somewhat the same. I'm blown away, I can't remember the last time I've seen so many critics dumping on aI watched this movie before I read anything about it, thought it was great, and came online expecting to find out that many felt at least somewhat the same. I'm blown away, I can't remember the last time I've seen so many critics dumping on a perfectly good movie.

There has to be some ulterior motive, because this movie is average at the very worst, and I can't find a critic calling it better than horrendous. Maybe because it's Netflix? Maybe because the movie dares to imagine a white guy as something other than a cowboy or an astronaut? Not sure, but I think probably the latter: most of the reviews spend 85% of the column space complaining about whitewashing and misrepresenting the plot to make the movie sound racist and insensitive, which it's not.

Bottom line: this movie isn't the next Godfather, but it's really enjoyable and the acting is great. If you like crime/gangster movies you'll enjoy it.… Expand

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Sammy189Mar 19, 2018

Aggressively violent, slow paced 1954 Osaka, Japan. yakuza crime family's beef with noir flavour and heavy traditional ideals show that one man is extremely passionate about his family the less he says the more he knows but in turn, ends withAggressively violent, slow paced 1954 Osaka, Japan. yakuza crime family's beef with noir flavour and heavy traditional ideals show that one man is extremely passionate about his family the less he says the more he knows but in turn, ends with a m1911. great film… Expand

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grantpolifkaAug 13, 2018

An intriguing premise with good actors, but boring and uninspired with no sense of likability.

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gq_foineMar 13, 2018

Disregard ALL the critics low score! They are absolutely ALL CLUELESS! This was a fantastic film! I 100% give this 10/10! I want a sequel! AND I WANT NETFLIX PLEASE FUND IT! I WILL PREPAY 5yrs for NETFLIX just for a SEQUEL!

Jared Leto isDisregard ALL the critics low score! They are absolutely ALL CLUELESS! This was a fantastic film! I 100% give this 10/10! I want a sequel! AND I WANT NETFLIX PLEASE FUND IT! I WILL PREPAY 5yrs for NETFLIX just for a SEQUEL!

Jared Leto is one of the BEST ACTORS! He did an amazing job in Blade Runner and now this movie. He is a superstar!!! Absolutely fantastic job! My wife and I both LOVED THE FILM!… Expand

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BananafishMar 15, 2018

This is an entertaining movie. It's not great, and lacks some nuance and sophistication. However, it's solidly acted, scripted, and provides entertainment. It takes place in 1954, in (an authentic looking) post-WW2 Japan , so there's no fancyThis is an entertaining movie. It's not great, and lacks some nuance and sophistication. However, it's solidly acted, scripted, and provides entertainment. It takes place in 1954, in (an authentic looking) post-WW2 Japan , so there's no fancy special effects or green screens needed. If you need wiz-bang non-stop action, this might not be the right movie. If you can get into a slow-moving but intense action flick, I would say give it a go. I enjoyed it.… Expand

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sayguhMar 10, 2018

Leto's character is a titch unrealistic but I enjoyed the film. It's a bit slow, so be prepared for that.

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Sythe_GMar 15, 2018

I took a chance on The Outsider in spite of my aversion to Jared Leto. I feel that he is a bad actor that has gotten by on his looks and name recognition. However, I have to admit that he was quite good in this film. The story is by no meansI took a chance on The Outsider in spite of my aversion to Jared Leto. I feel that he is a bad actor that has gotten by on his looks and name recognition. However, I have to admit that he was quite good in this film. The story is by no means Shakespearian, but it is competent and moves the movie along nicely. The pacing is great, some of the shots are a bit long, but it didn't bother me. The film's meat and potatoes is in it's portrayal of Japanese and Yakuza culture, and some graphic violence. The violence may turn some people off, but there are plenty like me that say the more the merrier. I think the critics are just being SJW meat puppets, and are probably feigning offense over the fact that the protagonist is a white man "appropriating" Japanese culture, or something along those idiotic lines.… Expand

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JonnyMentholMar 11, 2018

Don't listen to these "critics" who are banding together to bomb every Netflix OG movie now to save their precious cinema experience. While the Film is not a 10 or anything wholey revolutionary it certainly doesn't deserve those scores. It'sDon't listen to these "critics" who are banding together to bomb every Netflix OG movie now to save their precious cinema experience. While the Film is not a 10 or anything wholey revolutionary it certainly doesn't deserve those scores. It's solid film, well made and the acting is pretty superb especially from Leto. The visual and cinematography are also great. If you subscribe to Netflix you aren't loosing out on anything here and the movie is well worth your time, a very nice addition to the Netflix library. I'm almost sure to jump on films now that the critics bomb as it seems to be a scenario where they are bombing the good movies to use what little influence they still have to kill the big budget aspect of Netflix film development. Anything with a budget these days just gets slammed regardless of whether it is half decent or not, Bright being the perfect example.… Expand

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SolantusMar 11, 2018

This is a not a Great Movie yes. Bu not bad as critics say, Jared Letho make good job in his role. He is like born for cold killer roles.

İdea is good but not directed very well.Specially shootings, Scenes are not in a harmony. But in theThis is a not a Great Movie yes. Bu not bad as critics say, Jared Letho make good job in his role. He is like born for cold killer roles.

İdea is good but not directed very well.Specially shootings, Scenes are not in a harmony. But in the end you can watch the all movie beginning to end. And it is not bother you so much.… Expand

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AKthaBeastMar 19, 2018

Honestly this is a very cliche story that get told over and over in Hollywood. The "White American in a foreign setting saving the day" **** Had this come out maybe 15-20 years ago I think it would be reviewed more favorably. I did appreciateHonestly this is a very cliche story that get told over and over in Hollywood. The "White American in a foreign setting saving the day" **** Had this come out maybe 15-20 years ago I think it would be reviewed more favorably. I did appreciate the cast of real Japanese actors/actresses and the feeling/cinematography of the movie. Leto, however, felt out of place and was awkward throughout the movie. The way the story was told could have been better and there was opportunity to tell a more compelling story however it felt at time that they were taking the safe route.… Expand

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mitchhahn117Mar 15, 2018

A really good movie. Don't listen to the critics. Movies like this can put Hollywood out of business.

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principessaMar 10, 2018

I know why this movie got such horrible reviews. The central theme of the movie is HONOR. It's not a concept that is readily taught in most families nor societies nowadays. I, however, am happy to be a part of the small minority thatI know why this movie got such horrible reviews. The central theme of the movie is HONOR. It's not a concept that is readily taught in most families nor societies nowadays. I, however, am happy to be a part of the small minority that understands the concept and LOVED the movie. Where can I find a guy like Nick?… Expand

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arkhlongstrideMar 16, 2018

I have no idea how the **** the critics gave scores so low. While outsider is not a masterpiece, is a ******** awesome movie about Yakuzas. It has Yakuza (the game series) vibes everywhere. Is literally like watching a sub story of yakuzaI have no idea how the **** the critics gave scores so low. While outsider is not a masterpiece, is a ******** awesome movie about Yakuzas. It has Yakuza (the game series) vibes everywhere. Is literally like watching a sub story of yakuza games whit new characters and an awesome Leto's. 1950 japan is also perfectly reproducted, maybe thats the best part. A gaijin in a 1950 Yakuza war story, **** yeah Netflix, give me more!… Expand

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FranbarrmanMar 9, 2018

La película empieza muy bien pero a medida que avanza va en picada hacia abajo, no estoy diciendo que sea mala de verdad la disfrute solo que los últimos 30 min casi todo se siente mal. Excelentes tomas, muy bien los actores asiáticos peroLa película empieza muy bien pero a medida que avanza va en picada hacia abajo, no estoy diciendo que sea mala de verdad la disfrute solo que los últimos 30 min casi todo se siente mal. Excelentes tomas, muy bien los actores asiáticos pero jared me quedo debiendo un poco no supo transmitir esa frialdad que (por ejemplo ryan gosling transmite en blade runner y drive).… Expand

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qwerty8883Mar 25, 2018

A cult classic. Some will hate it because they have an iq under 13 and the attention span of a disabled goldfish and others will appreciate it for what it is. The Reviewers missed the mark massively on this one and its a great film. check it out

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ViniciusBritoMar 9, 2018

When a american veteran soldier ends up, somehow, in a japanese prison with members of Yakuza, leading to actions that will make he work with them. He is introduced to the Yakuza code, doing some assault missions, making part of them and endsWhen a american veteran soldier ends up, somehow, in a japanese prison with members of Yakuza, leading to actions that will make he work with them. He is introduced to the Yakuza code, doing some assault missions, making part of them and ends up in a war for power and zone.
This movie is a very generic one, you can see several ideas used here in other films and done better in a lot of cases. The plot isn't very interesting and you can mostly see to where it is going, don't have a lot of surprising moments and if you did got surprised by something i highly doubt that you will even get excited about it. It kind of follows that idea of someone that isn't belonging to that place and ends up becoming a better worker in some aspects than they and taking their stuff. It shows about betrayal, what happens to those who do not follow the rules imposed by them and and blasts of violence.
I like how the movie showed a bit about the Yakuza culture and traditions, talking about the tattoos, how they are made differently, about the fingers, why cut them and when, the hierarchy.. They don't go very further with those, but it was well made.
The movie is very gore in some moments and isn't afraid of showing blood and big cuts, wich is good, visually i don't have much to talk about it, but it is functional.
The acting isn't the more positive point of the movie, a got that those characters are cold, but i think that principally Jared Leto could have delivered more, his character is cold and rarely have expressions, but i think that he could have some tones of voice and expressions in the look, depending on who he were talking to, at the very end he does that, but doesn't last long. Tadanobu Asano had a good acting and a good character, he kind of had a back story, different than almost every other, is easily for you to like this character that the mainly one, maybe because he doesn't seem so cold as the others, having more charisma, wich was rare in this movie, for possibly reasonable reasons.… Expand

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papadrew7Mar 14, 2018

The movie is just awful. It sounds interesting but it is poorly written. I mean the movie doesn't even establish who the main character is. Why is he in prison? On top of that the character is mute so its very hard to relate to him. Also theThe movie is just awful. It sounds interesting but it is poorly written. I mean the movie doesn't even establish who the main character is. Why is he in prison? On top of that the character is mute so its very hard to relate to him. Also the damn movie will just jump from scene to scene leaving me wondering wtf is going on. Honestly, it feels like this was a movie made by a college grad student not a real studio team.… Expand

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whoischarlotteMar 13, 2018

The generic Jared Leto yakuza thriller no one wanted. It was mind numbing, had a pointless plot and bored me.

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TheQuietGamerMar 9, 2018

Right from the opening credits The Outsider feels like one of Netflix's Marvel series condensed down to a two hour running-time with all of the interesting stuff having been cut out. There are a lot of filler shots and the narrative feelsRight from the opening credits The Outsider feels like one of Netflix's Marvel series condensed down to a two hour running-time with all of the interesting stuff having been cut out. There are a lot of filler shots and the narrative feels fragmented. At one point I actually had to check to make sure I hadn't accidentally skipped ahead because I had no idea why Jared Leto's face suddenly looked all beat up. Apparently there was just a time jump. The sporadic, bloody violence and beautiful Japanese scenery is all the movie has to keep it going.

Speaking of Leto, his whiteness is a legitimate problem. He looks so out of place and it doesn't make much sense why all but one of the Yakuza members he finds himself around would embrace him so openly. His character's race and background also contribute nothing to the plot. He is only here to act as a gateway to open up American audiences to the material. Skin color aside, Leto also feels miscast. His role in the Yakuza is that of an enforcer. The guy they call to rough people up. While he may be a secret bad ass in real life, the actor/singer doesn't have any sort of threatening appearance. It makes the whole white boy lead thing feel even more misguided.

We could use more Asian culture in western cinema. While I appreciate The Outsider's efforts to make that happen, it's just not the movie that's going to make it work and not just because of it's ill-advised main character. This really would have been better of as a show on Netflix as opposed to an original film. The material could have had some time to breath, a fully developed plot could have emerged, and some character growth could have occurred that may have even justified an American protagonist. I could see The Outsider as a show succeeding in all of the areas where Iron Fist failed. But instead we get an empty crime-drama that's only redeeming factors rest in it's depiction of Japanese culture. Something it squanders a bit by mostly using it as window dressing and letting the white man prance around like he owns that place. 5.8/10… Expand

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JLuis_001Mar 15, 2018

The Outsider is a film that I really believe it could have been quite good but it ended up being a boredom fest in which almost 40 minutes are spent before the story really begins to have a development and to be honest the conflict ends upThe Outsider is a film that I really believe it could have been quite good but it ended up being a boredom fest in which almost 40 minutes are spent before the story really begins to have a development and to be honest the conflict ends up being very poor and everything feels minor or irrelevant.
A very poor effort and a a huge disappointment, another failure for Netflix. Even Jared Leto delivers one of his most simplistic performances in years.… Expand

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MaxPayneIsGodApr 7, 2019

Both good and disappointing at the same time.
Nothing original about the narrative.
A great supporting cast, the Japanese cast really shine. However, as expected its Leto's Potato-sack-esq presence which lets the team down. I can't help butBoth good and disappointing at the same time.
Nothing original about the narrative.
A great supporting cast, the Japanese cast really shine.
However, as expected its Leto's Potato-sack-esq presence which lets the team down.
I can't help but wonder how much better this would have been with a better actor at the reigns.… Expand