Outland
1981 Directed by Peter Hyams
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On Jupiter's moon something deadly is happening.
In the distant future, a police marshal stationed at a remote mining colony on the Jupiter moon of Io uncovers a drug-smuggling conspiracy, and gets no help from the populace when he later finds himself marked for murder.
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A thoroughly enjoyable and solid sci-fi, thriller movie starring Sean Connery giving an awesome performance, as always.
Totally not what I expected, but I was more than content with that. The sci-fi side of the movie is done wonderfully and the thriller part is brilliantly executed. A great watch.
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Don't misconstrue this. I'm not displaying character. Just temporary insanity.
-Dr. LazarusA damn good sci-fi thriller that has a bit of a noir and western influence to it. Even though it only came out 20 years later, it's a bit like Deadwood in space complete with miners, bars and hookers.
The sets and look of the film are clearly inspired by Alien. It's a "used future" that seems real and populated by working class people. There's a foot chase in the movie that uses the sets to great effect, running through corridors, balconies and stairs. Most action films today aren't capable of putting a scene like that together without using mind numbing fast editing to the point where you're…
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Basically just a western in space. I hadn't even heard about this when I walked by it today at walmart and decided to impulse by this because the front cover looked badass and I thought it would basically just be Sean Connery taking names in space. I didn't really get that and to be honest if this film was less serious and more cheesy I probably would of dug it more. A decent way to kill a couple of hours though.
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A very solid Science Fiction film with an excellent Connery.
The Sci-Fi mainly comes from the setting as the plot is mainly a thriller with some great action sequences. Hyams crafts a convincing tale that is plotted perfectly, yet at points lacking in execution. The main problem I had with it was the pacing. It drags at a couple of moments and felt a bit unbalanced.
Having said that, the set pieces and overall feel are fantastic. The final act is absolutely riveting and it has one of the best shot foot chases I've ever seen. Add to that a superb Connery and an equally excellent Boyle and you'll end up with a film in which there is a lot to enjoy.
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Better than you initially think it would be. Great set designs and solid acting, besides Connery's dumb-ass son, carries this film. There are a few things you can tell were cut short due to budgetary reasons but all in all this is a decent Sci-Fi that acts as a roller-coaster in the entertainment value.
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This is a western set on Jupiter, of course I am going to like it. Really my only problems with the film is the third act, and the kid in the film.
There is plenty of build up to the third act, but unfortunately the third act is a bit of a let down. There is way too much emphasis on the fact that space will kill you if your not geared up properly, and this really isn't that interesting. It gets really bad though, when the one guy is the reason for his own demise. While the greenhouse stuff looked great, the baddies actions in the greenhouse make no sense.
Now, worse than the third act is the kid…
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I can only think of two sci fi whistleblower films; Soylent Green and this. Extra points for Outland cuz it takes place in space. It also feels like it takes place in the Blade Runner universe. Sean Connery plays it radly subtle. (ps. If you know of any other futuristic whistleblower films...)
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Connery is the law in space. Nice old school effects. Good sci fi.
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Better than you initially think it would be. Great set designs and solid acting, besides Connery's dumb-ass son, carries this film. There are a few things you can tell were cut short due to budgetary reasons but all in all this is a decent Sci-Fi that acts as a roller-coaster in the entertainment value.
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This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.
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Cheesy and implausible, stylistically inspired by Ridley Scott's "Alien" with none of the narrative weight, this is a silly film that I still have a soft spot for. In the cold light of day, though, it leaves a lot to be desired. Everybody phones in their performances, with the possible exception of Frances Sternhagen, who at least seems to be having fun, and the ballistically over-the-top Steven Berkoff in a cameo role. The visual effects are on the whole a bit subpar. But Hyams manages to establish a decent amount of tension, and the staging is uniformly competent.
If I had shame I'd call this a guilty pleasure.
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Outland is:
1) Lightly based on High Noon
2) Connery at the apex of his Conneriness
3) Glorious practical effects
4) This conversation:Dr. Lazarus: If you’re looking for sterling character, you’re in the wrong place. You know, if you’re the kind of guy you’re supposed to be, you wouldn’t stick around. That’s why they sent you here.
Marshall O’Niel: Maybe they made a mistake.
Dr. Lazarus: I was afraid you’d say something like that. You really think you’re making a difference?
Marshall O’Niel: *shrugs*
Dr. Lazarus: Then why, for God’s sake?
Marshall O’Niel: Because, maybe they are right. They send me here to this pile of shit, because they think I belong here. I want to find out if,…
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There's nothing quite like Sean Connery to brighten up your day! Anyone who doesn't do atleast one Sean Connery impression whilst watch any of his films, is just a liar.
Outland is by now way flawless. The ending is a little disappointing and the laws of space are broken on numerous occasions. There are also some moments of questionable judgment from the 'bad guys'. However, i just dont care, i love scifi, i love Sean Connery and this was a great Sunday morning film.
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Now the science is not based in fact and if you know this going in you do not sit and pick holes in it you just have to go in and enjoy this thriller set on Io the moon of Jupiter. Sean Connery plays the Marshall that is posted to the mining colony and he encounters something going on.
I really enjoyed this and was engaged in how it was going to be concluded, you do feel that Connery is alone and you are on the edge of your seat to see how he will sort the problem and what decisions he will make. Now near the end it goes a bit extreme but I do like the fact that…
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t's like a western/thriller in space, I was really impressed with this film, there are some great scenes here and some decent acting espeically from Connery. Hyams early films show how great of a visionary director he was, I think that this is probably his best film. Majorly impressed with this film.