The storyline is predictable, but what makes this movie work is the great chemistry between the two main characters, played by Naomi Watts and Tim Daly, and perfect pace of the story, great performances by supporting cast - Keith & David Carradine - and great music. After I saw the movie (watching it probably 100 times in the first few months after purchasing the DVD)I also purchased the book on which the movie was based. The book was a disappointment, the movie is much better. The plot is similar to an early John Wayne movie called "The Angel and the Badman" and also to a more recent movie with Harrison Ford titled "Witness". However, neither of those other two movies created the magical atmosphere that fans of The Outsider savor so much. If you don't love romance, you will probably not care for this movie, but for lovers of the genre, this is a feast. I did not like the ending, but can forgive it in view of how great the rest of the movie is. This movie also has great musical score,which is in no small part responsible for the movie's success.
Review of The Outsider
