Wuchak
**_Hidden gem of a Western_**
In Montana, 1887, a shootist (Tim Daly) finds sanctuary with a widow (Naomi Watts) & her son, who happen to belong to a Plain People sect. Keith Carradine plays a neighboring elder while David Carradine is o...
The Outsider
2002Movie119 minEnglish
Montana sheep farmer Rebecca Yoder offers sanctuary to an on-the-lam outlaw, Johnny Gault, who is suffering from a gunshot wound. Yoder is a recent widow, and her decision to help the outsider doesn't sit well with her Quaker community. As a romance brews between her and Gault, it puts in jeopardy her standing among her devout neighbors. But when an evil rancher makes a play for the community's land, Gault's sharpshooting skills might prove his worth after all.
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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Pyo Min-hyeong•Genres: Drama, Crime
Plot Summary
A disillusioned detective, haunted by his past failures, takes on a new case involving a series of bizarre murders. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he finds himself drawn into a complex web of corruption and deceit that reaches the highest levels of power. The detective must confront his own demons while racing against time to stop the killer before they strike again.
Critical Reception
The Outsider received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its gritty atmosphere, strong performances, and tense storytelling. While some critics found the plot a bit predictable, many lauded its exploration of moral ambiguity and the dark underbelly of society. Audiences appreciated its mature themes and compelling narrative.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its dark and atmospheric portrayal of crime.
- Performances from the lead actors were a significant highlight.
- Some found the narrative to be somewhat derivative of other crime thrillers.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests appreciation for its serious tone and engaging crime drama elements.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a larger trend of Korean crime thrillers gaining international attention in the early 2000s.
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dennyjt
Shades of “Angel & The Badman” in this tale of wounded gunfighter Daly turning up at Quaker Watts’ shack. She takes him in and nurses him back to health, although wary of his quick temper. As he recovers, he is shadowed by her wide-eyed son...