The Outsider

A U.S. soldier, Nick Lowell, stationed in post-war Japan is imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. He finds himself entangled in the dangerous yakuza underworld after making a deal with his yakuza boss to save his girlfriend. As he navigates this treacherous world, he must fight for his survival and clear his name.

The Outsider received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and derivative. While Jared Leto's performance was noted, the film's overall execution and lack of originality were frequent points of criticism. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

• Jared Leto's performance is serviceable, but the film suffers from a weak, uninspired script.
• The movie borrows heavily from better films in the genre without bringing anything new to the table.
• A visually stylish but ultimately hollow crime thriller.

Google audience: Audiences found "The Outsider" to be a disappointing crime thriller with a predictable plot and unmemorable characters. While some appreciated the action sequences, many felt the film lacked originality and failed to live up to its potential.

The film was originally intended to be directed by Takashi Miike, but he was replaced by Anders Ronnow Klarlund.