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80 out of 97 people found the following review useful: A very nice surprise!, 22 February 2008 Author: hereugo from United Kingdom
Outpost was quite a surprise for me, and that means in a good way. I remember hearing about it a while ago but forgot all about it. I had the chance to see the movie recently and I sat down without any expectations at all. I figured it would be your typical B movie with horrible acting, but boy was I wrong. The first 10 minutes of the movie had me convinced that it would be a lot better than I had anticipated.Memories surfaced of Dog Soldiers, mainly because a large portion of the Mercenaries team were of British, Scottish and Irish background. The cast mainly were from UK, which was nice to see them all acting different roles (Russians, etc, however poorly they did the accents).One of the great things about Outpost is the setting. You really get a feel for a war torn country and the bunker itself seems rather eerie. The cast did a great acting job and to actually see some proper firefights for once was nice and realistic. The Mercenaries acted in a team, calling out when they are moving, setting, reloading and giving off information that would help the group move to cover, etc. Nice touch! The actual story was pretty good as well, but I won't ruin that here. Basically it is a mixture of horror and action with lots of suspense. The director deserves credit for being able to make a lot of things believable, as well as putting together the story into something that isn't a mess.I gave this an 8 out of 10, because in my opinion, this is on the same level/quality as Dog Soldiers. Not a mega budget, but the actual story/acting/casting/direction all deserve credit. I would have paid to see this in the cinema, it was just that good. A movie that will probably go missed by lots, but for those who watch it then it most likely will be a surprise just like it was for me. If you watch it, don't expect too much from it and then you'll be able to enjoy it that much more as everything unfolds into "Wow, this is much better than I thought it would be".Don't miss this, it's definitely worth it.
50 out of 63 people found the following review useful: Nice scifi/horror/war/action movie, 9 March 2008 Author: charlesdias from Brazil
If you ever played the famous game (PC and console) Wolfenstein, you will love this movies.I like too much stories mixing horror and ominous Nazi scientific experiments. It's a very interesting and prolific genre. Sometimes you get some very poor stories, but it's not the case of this one. It's simple, it's plain and it's interesting with a nice mix of suspense, horror and action.I like the way the actors played the characters, they are very realistic. Production is also very nice, no CGI at all, but only the good old way of creating weird and dark places.If you want to see a cool mystery/horror movies with no fuzzy plot, this is the one. I recommend.
49 out of 66 people found the following review useful: Great acting and story carry this one., 27 February 2008 Author: stormruston from victoria bc
This was a treat to find. I went into it with no expectations, as I do will all "B" movies, and really enjoyed this movie.There is no weak acting so once you get into the story you are not tossed out. The story is very good, a clever twist on hauntings ala "From Beyond".The special effects are well done and the gore is good. I personally think the first two death scenes should have been a bit more horrific, but I am not complaining. Sound effects are perfect and that helps to bring you into the movie a lot.I can easily recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys a good ghost story with lots of mood. As good as "ghost ship"
31 out of 39 people found the following review useful: nice little Brit supernatural movie big on atmosphere low on FX, 22 February 2008 Author: inkslug from United Kingdom
Us Brits have got reasonably good at producing limited budget scary flicks like this where a group of armed protagonists are stuck in an isolated location and have to fight supernatural forces (Dog Soldiers, The Descent, Deathwatch). I enjoyed most of this movie. It only started to get ridiculous towards the end. Anyone who gets the twists in movies easily will have the entire film sussed in the first twenty minutes, and anyone who doesn't might be pleasantly surprised by it. Either way it makes it difficult to comment directly without spoiling it.However I can say this. A rag tag group of mercenaries are hired on false pretences to accompany and protect a scientist in search of something in an abandoned bunker in Eastern Europe. We get to this point fairly quickly without a laborious preamble. Once there, strange things begin to happen and the soldiers begin to get picked off. There is a reason for these goings on, and to start with it is handled quite well but the writer/director messed up big time by not exploring it more and because early on walls and doors are no obstacle to the enemy, and claymores and trip wires remain untriggered. The enemy does not do what they want it to, it cannot be predicted and comes an goes in small groups. However in the climax the walls and doors are an obstacle and suddenly the enemy is very helpful in it's own possible demise, setting off claymores and tripwires and coming at them en masse and predictably.Additionally I would very much like to have seen more exploration of why these things were happening and the motivation of the enemy. But alas there isn't and in the final act it just becomes silly, their actions show they have an agenda but earlier on it was explained that they were just doing what they knew.Because of budget limitations there are very few special effects but be clear this isn't a 'low budget' film with all the negatives that go with that label. what is done is done well, it's very atmospheric, and the lighting and cinematography is very good. The actors all put in decent performances, there's a couple of good lines, one very iconistic shot with a flag (you'll know when you see it) and some good gruesome deaths.All told this is quite a good movie given it's limitations, but what a shame the story gets silly in the final act. I came away having enjoyed it but for once in my life wishing it had had some big US money behind it.Worth watching. Not as good as Dog Soldiers, or The Descent but better than Deathwatch and The Cave.
32 out of 42 people found the following review useful: Good ideas, risible villains... a chance missed., 23 March 2008 Author: isomerase
Although the idea of this movie is not entirely new (similar plot lines can be found in older movies like "Shockwave" from 1976 and computer games like the "Castle Wolfenstein" series) it is still rather original and appealing: Nazi scientists attempt to create indestructible "super soldiers" in order to achieve world domination.The acting is very good.The movie's special effects are also well realised and a certain amount of suspense is undeniable, especially at the beginning of the movie.However, there were some inconsistencies that ruined the movie for me.Firstly, the explanation given in the movie about why the paranormal phenomenons happen is incomprehensible. I would have preferred no explanation at all than a badly researched pseudo-scientific one involving some obscure Einsteinian theory. It makes it impossible to understand what the scientist is actually after the whole time.Secondly the director seems to bend and adapt the "powers" of the undead at will, making them devoid of any credibility. Sometimes they materialise in sealed rooms and attack with great speed and deadly accuracy but in the next scene they stumble around like brainless zombies and can't even open doors. This fails to create the feeling of the main characters actually being stalked and hunted in a claustrophobic environment. I did not get a feeling of urgency and even felt a little bored at some point.This movie disappointed me because I believe a chance has been missed to make something truly creepy and scary.If you are just looking for gore and horror, however, you might still want to watch this movie. I would not actively recommend it though.
27 out of 35 people found the following review useful: A good way to spend an evening, 14 March 2008 Author: Hwired from Gothenburg, Sweden
I had no expectations when I started watching this movie. I had some time on my hands and it seemed decent enough to kill some time with. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised.The idea around the movie isn't all that unique but it delivers it with an atmosphere and style that is nothing short of wonderful. The acting in this little gem is top notch. The setting itself enhances the story and events that take place, and with minimal special fx I might add. I am somewhat of a veteran to the chiller movie genre, but this one did send a shiver or two down my spine. Nice to see something that can provoke a reaction without relying heavily on gore.All around I would say that it is well worth watching.
18 out of 23 people found the following review useful: Straight to video gem, 19 March 2008 Author: nwestwood1 from United Kingdom
A work mate lent me this on the off chance and I was pleasantly surprised. I initially thought this would be the usual straight to video crap. However their was a really good story in this film. I like the comparisons of Predator and to some extent The Keep. The premise of indestructible Nazis materialising as & when, created from a long forgotten experiment is a superb idea. Ray Stevenson like Jasan Statham is one of those rare things, a Brit who can carry an action/horror film. He was great in Rome and I have high expectations of him in the upcoming Punisher sequel. Back to the film, just because it bypasses the cinema, dos-en't mean it's rubbish!! Check it out
37 out of 62 people found the following review useful: good brit movie !!!!, 24 February 2008 Author: igjmann from Sweden
I have watched a lot of these types of movies and let me say that this surprised me a lot. I expected a low quality rubbish movie crap effects and crap storyline. I mean i wasn't all wrong but the plus points definitely outweigh the naff.the story goes as already previous mentioned. merc + team get hired in bar to scope out some remote "outpost" for no "real" reason ( at first ), ah ha i hear u all say that cant be good. To be honest the formula ain't so surprising, but the way it is carried out is typically brit and hence not so bad. As it ends up there are some nice curves towards the "philidelphia ex" and the idea of the unified field theory, but hey its a thriller horror so don't expect too much lol. There was a review to dog soldiers, hostel blah blah blah, if u have seen hostel that is a load of crap it is no where near that kind of crap( i say gory of course, although dear lord why it gets a sequel i don't know ). Almost like the bunker but way better. all in all its a good supernatural movie but without the gross out and actually with an OK storyline that makes it OK to watch.Anyway this movie wasn't so bad, don't get me wrong its not one i would go pay to see if it were lined up with the biggies "indy, star trek, batman etc", but at the same time i would have paid to see it if it were on par with the off season "a" movies.I think if u like the genre it is definitely worth the time to see
13 out of 17 people found the following review useful: Shows that talent still trumps budget! Very good, smart horror gem!, 18 April 2008 Author: Roland44 from United States
The Outpost is a perfect example of how to make a GOOD horror movie on a small budget. Dog Soldiers come to mind but this film I'm sure had an even smaller budget.Using a smart script, good casting and camera work that provided perfect mood and atmosphere, proves that movie making is still an art and talent IS talent.While not excessive in the gore or the effects department, the film shines as a perfect example of quality story making and a solid little horror film.It actually reminds me of a R rated Twilight Zone episode ;) So if you like a good story, Nazi experiments, or zombies...or all the above, look no farther and find the closest rental store, pop some popcorn, turn the lights out and give The Outpost a look! I quite enjoyed it :)Regards, Roland PS - the lead actor (Ray Stevenson) is the next Frank Castle aka The Punisher in the up coming Punisher: War Zone movie, a much better choice than Thomas Jane IMOhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0829032/
8 out of 8 people found the following review useful: Suspense, 24 February 2008 Author: Stefan Persson from Klippan, Sweden
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I must say that I agree with the earlier post, this was rather a nice surprise. It reminds me of The Bunker in several ways. Yes, of course, the setting contributes to that but there are other factors that also points in the direction of that movie. What I really like is that they manage to keep suspension without CG. Now, I really like CG, but from my experience, if you don't have the budget to go all the way, low budget CG ruins more than it does good.But these guys avoid that and manage to give you a claustrophobic experience by using clever tricks with camera and lighting. So if you like the Alien type of horror and enjoyed The Bunker, then this is something for you.And, yes, the military action for at least 2/3 parts of the movie is rather believable. It gets a bit out of hand at the end, but I'm willing to forgive them for that.A perfect Sunday afternoon; mercenaries, Nazis and ghosts. What more can you ask for?
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