Aldis H
Its main issue is it's way too long, and ultimately doesn't quite have the emotional impact it tries for, though I give it credit for trying for a human story instead of just a bunch of zombie junk, which I have had a gut-full of.
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Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars
01/19/25
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Bryce I
Wow, very deep, emotionally exhausting, but very good. I'm glad this isn't like the normal zombie movie, although still some scares here. Well acted. Great film.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
12/28/24
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Richard M
Outside is like Jack Nicholson meets the Zombies!
If you need something to watch and not to scary this is C+
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Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars
12/25/24
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David H
Super lame. I wanted some classic zombie action. This is more of a story how a dad can’t control his environment so he goes crazy.
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Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars
12/20/24
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Gabriel S
Romero’s Dawn of the Dead popularized the drama genre in Zombie Movies, focusing on the interrelationships amongst the characters in a confined space rather than on the survival elements of the infection Apocalypse. The idea of a group of people trapped inside a place with seemingly infinite resources but guided by pure Anarchy and lack of purpose, which leads to their ultimate degradation bit by bit.
Carlo Ledesma's Outside uses a similar approach, ramped up to the extreme: a family of 4 tries refuge in the father's old childhood home, only to step into a place of trauma and desperation.
Outside leans heavily on the drama aspect, the interconnections of each family member and the toll that the stress of an infection outbreak has on their lives. Each one of them has to cope with their situation in one way or another, through positivism or negativism, full acceptance or complete denial. Outside is not a movie about high action, zombie chases, horrific deaths, instead, it is about the horrors of trying to move on when everything is dead — and willing to kill you too.
Everyone's acting is commendable, but Sid Lucero needs high praise. His performance as a dad desperately trying to protect his family is top-notch. I like how his appearance is in between a nice, calm person and the looks of someone who would do anything to keep his loved ones safe.
As aforementioned, some people looking for high doses of adrenaline might think this movie drags a bit. In fact, this is a heavy drama, and the plot points are centered around this. For those that wants a deep emotional ride, Outside delivers.
It is not perfect, though, as I figure some characters could have a stronger presence, stronger will on the story. Considering the arc they are in, I think their development could have been a bit more prominent, a bit more natural. Especially the kids; I feel Stephen King pictures kids in a better way, more dominant, way more smart and cunning — in here, it takes a huge amount of time for them to actually grow, which I always find a bit disappointing.
Some of the dialogue is lacking a bit too. The movie shows some strong scenes with intense dialogue going back and forth, but, then again, some of them feel too shallow, to cryptic for the reason of occulting one high plot point later on the story. By midpoint, I figure the dialogue could have been expository enough to reveal what, until then, people were already expecutaling. In fact, that is only revealed in full detail far later in the story without emotional impact.
For what is worth, and considering the vast sea that the Zombie genre is, Outside is a solid entry in the catalog from a Cinema House that, lately, has revealed itself a good place for drama pictures. Care for some drama in a zombie world-end? Outside is a good hit.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
12/17/24
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Javier T
Don't watch it if you are looking for a Zombie film. Nothing to do with zombies, just pure family issues drama. It's just sad that is so hard to find a good Zombie film that is not entirely focused on human drama only.
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
12/15/24
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