This film flew under the radar, and did not get the credit it deserved, both for its originality, and for its unique style. Not perfect by any means, Nick Love directed a movie that not only touches on current issues, but adds a post-apocalyptic "V For Vendetta" flair to the London setting.
The story centers on a handful of characters as they deal with being victims of various crimes: Danny comes home from Iraq to find his wife in the arms of another man, Gene is brutally attacked after an accidental fender-bender, and Cedric finds himself on the receiving end of some very real and vicious threats from a court case he's dealing with. These just name the main points. Danny, in his search for normalcy, finds himself at a seedy motel managed by a security guard named Simon who himself has a seedy past. Together, these characters find common ground and decide to act against the criminals that seem to be owning London (or one in particular).
This film really investigates who exactly is the criminal and who is the victim.
So yes, there are downsides to this film...it's not big on the budget. Primarily, the film does appear to be done with hand-held cameras, although the special features show otherwise, giving it a more "student" feel. Due to its low budget, action scenes are subtle and not all that overdone, which gives it a bit of a slowed plot. Aside from that, the script is solid, and the story is quite possibly the most original I've seen in a while.
If you're a fan of those films that may not always make it to the big screen, that may not have the multi-million dollar budget; a film that, instead, focuses on developing a decent story, then give "Outlaw" a watch. It will be worth it.
The story centers on a handful of characters as they deal with being victims of various crimes: Danny comes home from Iraq to find his wife in the arms of another man, Gene is brutally attacked after an accidental fender-bender, and Cedric finds himself on the receiving end of some very real and vicious threats from a court case he's dealing with. These just name the main points. Danny, in his search for normalcy, finds himself at a seedy motel managed by a security guard named Simon who himself has a seedy past. Together, these characters find common ground and decide to act against the criminals that seem to be owning London (or one in particular).
This film really investigates who exactly is the criminal and who is the victim.
So yes, there are downsides to this film...it's not big on the budget. Primarily, the film does appear to be done with hand-held cameras, although the special features show otherwise, giving it a more "student" feel. Due to its low budget, action scenes are subtle and not all that overdone, which gives it a bit of a slowed plot. Aside from that, the script is solid, and the story is quite possibly the most original I've seen in a while.
If you're a fan of those films that may not always make it to the big screen, that may not have the multi-million dollar budget; a film that, instead, focuses on developing a decent story, then give "Outlaw" a watch. It will be worth it.