Outside the Law (2002 film)

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Outside the Law
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Directed byJorge Montesi
Written byRob Gilmer
Produced by Les Alexander
Starring
CinematographyPeter Benison
Edited byLisa Robison
Music byAndrea Saparoff
Production
company
Alexander/Enright & Associates
Distributed by Columbia TriStar
Release dates
  • June 13, 2002 (2002-06-13)
(Russia)
  • June 25, 2002 (2002-06-25)
(USA)
Running time
90 min.
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Outside the Law is a 2002 American direct-to-video action film, starring Cynthia Rothrock, Seamus Dever, Jessica Stier, Jeff Wincott and Stephen Macht. It was directed by Jorge Montesi.

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Plot

A secret agent is about to face her most dangerous mission yet.

Cast

Reception

The Move Scene gave the movie a bad review stating that: "What this all boils down to is that "Outside the Law" is not a great Cynthia Rothrock movie and unfortunately the editing and camera work robs the audience of what they watch the movie for which is Rothrock kicking butt. But for action fans it is just about watchable even if it is all incredibly familiar". [1] Robert Pardi from TV Guide the film two of four possible stars, concluding: "A well-constructed star vehicle, this vigorous action flick exploits Rothrock's athletic prowess without taxing her acting skill. Her unique niche as a female action icon remains secure in this fast-paced, escapist trifle". [2]

Outside the Law currently holds an 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes and is regarded as "Fresh". [3]

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References

  1. "Outside the Law (2002)". The Movie Scene. Archived from the original on 2 April 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  2. Pardi, Robert. "Outside The Law". TV Guide. Archived from the original on 2 April 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  3. "Outside the Law (2001)". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on 2 April 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2017.