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American Outlaws

Sometimes the wrong side of the law is the right place to be.

2001 · 1h 34m · PG-13 Action, Western
Directed by Les Mayfield

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Overview

When a Midwest town learns that a corrupt railroad baron has captured the deeds to their homesteads without their knowledge, a group of young ranchers join forces to take back what is rightfully theirs. They will become the object of the biggest manhunt in the history of the Old West and, as their fame grows, so will the legend of their leader, a young outlaw by the name of Jesse James.

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For the most part it's First Knight Way Out West all the way.

John Patterson, L.A. Weekly
Rotten

A big yawn that only reminds us why movie westerns are six feet under and not likely to make a comeback.

Rex Reed, New York Observer
Rotten

The bizarre result of another in a long line of westerns tailored for rising actors, who no one really takes seriously in such projects.

David Hunter, Hollywood Reporter
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The movie's presumption of ignorance on the audience's part is monumental.

Michael Atkinson, Village Voice
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Picture 1860s Missouri as Ft. Lauderdale during Spring Break and you've got the idea.

Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

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