Outcast (2014 film)
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| Directed by | Nick Powell |
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| Written by | James Dormer |
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| Music by | Guillaume Roussel |
| Cinematography | Joel Ransom |
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Running time | 99 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $25 million |
| Box office | $4.8 million[2] |
Outcast is a 2014 American-Chinese-Canadian[3][4] action film directed by Nick Powell in his directorial debut and written by James Dormer.[5] It stars Nicolas Cage, Hayden Christensen, Liu Yifei, Ji Ke Jun Yi and Andy On.
The film was slated for release on September 26, 2014 in China but was postponed to April 3, 2015.[6][7][4][8] The film received negative reviews from critics.
Plot
When the heir of the imperial throne becomes the target of assassination by his despised older brother, the young prince's only hope is the protection of his sister, and the reluctant aid of a war-weary Crusader, Jacob (Hayden Christensen), who must overcome his own personal demons and rally the assistance of the legendary Crusader-turned-bandit and Jacob's mentor, Gallain (Nicolas Cage) also known as the white ghost, to return the prince to his rightful place on the throne.
As the battle continues, Gallain protects the caves by killing off many of the soldier but is mortally wounded and dies. Jacobs appears and finds his mentor dead and fights off the eldest prince and kills him. [9]
Cast
- Hayden Christensen as Jacob
- Nicolas Cage as Gallain
- Liu Yifei as Lian
- Ji Ke Jun Yi as Mei
- Andy On as Shing
- Anoja Dias Bolt as Anika
- Byron Lawson as Captain Peng
Production
In 2013, the film was officially announced on the Arclight films website.
Filming
Principal photography started in April 2014 in the Yunnan province of China.
Release
Marketing
In July, the official poster was released on the Arclight films website and Hayden Christensen Fan site.
Box office
The film did not receive a theatrical release in the United States, but earned $3,860,000 in China and $979,761 in other territories for a worldwide total of $4,839,761.[2]
Critical reception
Outcast received unfavorable reviews from most critics. Rotten Tomatoes reports that 6% of 18 reviews were positive, with an average rating of 3.3/10.[10] On Metacritic, the film has a 33 out of 100 rating based on 7 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[11]
Sequel
On April 15, 2014, producer Jeremy Bolt announced plans for a sequel.[12]
References
- ↑ "OUTCAST (15)". British Board of Film Classification. October 19, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- 1 2 "Outcast (2014)". Box Office Mojo. Internet Movie Database. October 12, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ↑ "What's Key to Better China-US Film Co-production". China Radio International. 2014-06-18. Retrieved 2014-07-03.
- 1 2 "Outcast pulled from China screens". Film Business Asia. 2014-09-26. Retrieved 2014-09-26.
- ↑ "Nicolas Cage, Hayden Christensen to Begin 'Outcast' Chinese Shoot in April". hollywoodreporter.com. 17 November 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ↑ 《白幽灵传奇之绝命逃亡》定档4月3日 去年9月26日曾在影院上演“一日游”. mtime.com (in Chinese). 2015-03-06. Retrieved 2015-03-09.
- ↑ 《绝命逃亡》或明年1月16日公映 影院播放预告 改名《白幽灵传奇之绝命逃亡》. mtime.com (in Chinese). 2014-12-04. Retrieved 2014-12-08.
- ↑ 《绝命逃亡》定档9月26日 刘亦菲花裙造型甜美 凯奇将来华宣传. mtime.com (in Chinese). 2014-06-16. Retrieved 2014-07-03.
- ↑ http://www.arclightfilms.com/NewTitles.aspx?ProjectId=19dd26f7-8f98-e111-ba52-5296b839ed91&bu=Arclight
- ↑ "Outcast (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ↑ "Outcast Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ↑ Frater, Patrick (16 April 2014). "Nicolas Cage’s China-Set ‘Outcast’ Gets Plans for a Sequel". variety.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
External links
- Outcast at the Internet Movie Database
- Outcast at Rotten Tomatoes
- Outcast at Metacritic