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Outlaws
Outlaws is a short-lived action-adventure American television series which aired Saturday nights on CBS. Five cowboys are sent forward through time from 1886 to 1986, and fight crime. The original series began as a 2-hour pilot movie, and was followed by eleven one-hour episodes.
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Plot Summary
A group of aging outlaws, once legendary figures of the Wild West, are forced to confront their past and their dwindling relevance in a rapidly changing world. They embark on one last, ill-fated heist, hoping to secure their futures, but instead find themselves entangled in a complex web of betrayal and escalating violence. Their attempt to relive past glories proves to be a dangerous and ultimately tragic endeavor.
Critical Reception
Outlaws (1987) received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its attempts at a revisionist Western narrative and the performances of its star-studded cast, others found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. The film struggled to capture the magic of classic Westerns while also failing to fully innovate within the genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film boasts an impressive cast but fails to deliver a compelling narrative.
Attempts at character depth are undermined by a predictable and often slow-moving plot.
Visually, the movie offers some striking moments but ultimately feels like a missed opportunity for the genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general disappointment with the film's story, with many finding it less engaging than expected given the talent involved. Some viewers appreciated the Western setting and action sequences, but the majority felt the plot lacked originality and a strong emotional core.
Fun Fact
Despite its Western setting, 'Outlaws' was primarily filmed on location in the Australian Outback, which doubled for the American West.
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