Critics score:
6 / 100

Reviews provided by RottenTomatoes

Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: The film may be best remembered for costar Nicolas Cage's warrior coif, perhaps his most unflattering movie hairdo yet - and that's saying a lot. Read more

Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: Given the state of Nicolas Cage's resume, it's faint praise to say this samurai tale is slightly better than most of his recent movies. Read more

Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: The barnacle-encrusted plot, which pits little Prince Zhao (Bill Su Jiahang), the rightful heir to the emperor's throne, against his murderous older brother, Shing (Andy On), is dumbed down to the studs. Read more

Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail: A China-set, 12th-century action drama that cuts with the blatancy of a broadsword. Read more

Peter Howell, Toronto Star: Stunt man Nicholas Powell helms, his directing debut, showing little regard for characters or story. Read more

Steve Tilley, Toronto Sun: Outcast feels sort of like a Chinese pseudo-historical soap opera that's been crashed by a couple of white dudes, forcing everyone to speak English with vaguely British accents. Read more