Aaron Anderson

We're just now watching Outlander and liking it very much. It's challenging to the mind, but that's a good thing. You need to pay careful attention to all the verbages and historical nuances to get it or you'll be lost at the Blarney. Brits back in the day were brutal and arrogant and in many respects...unforgiving. I'm sure the Scots were as well, to be fair, but we get a sense in the show of just how awful life back then was on a daily basis. If you're into quality programming, Outlander qualifies. Don't give up just because you think it's over your pay grade. Stay with it and you will be rewarded with insight. I'm very grateful that studios such as Netflix and Sony finance endeavors of this high end substance. You have to have a lot of foresight to upfront costs for such an epic show. It kind of reminds me of "Deadwood" in it's top to bottom high quality craftsmanship. You'll get that sense as well. From actors to location setting, this is so, so good.

If you're into freaky, you'll like this. If on the other hand you just wanted some spooky entertainment...go elsewhere. I had to have my brain turned on full blast just to understand most of the second half, which seemed like I would imagine a nightmare coupled with LSD coupled with some grain alcohol would produce. And the movie is way, way too long. I totally understand why Dakota told interviewers she needed therapy after filming...I NEEDED THERAPY AFTER WATCHING! So many parts of this were just too complicated to match up. Previous scenes were supposed to mean something later on deep into the movie. Still other characters and themes are still a mystery as I walk out of the theatre in a stupor. And I'm a pretty bright guy but I feel like I'm in a college course I just should've had more prep for...lost half the time. Gory cinematography and crazy bloodsport just left me wanting a good comedy. I've had my fill of wild witches on acid, thank you very much. I'll have the McRib combo with a Coke.