On the Outs (2004)
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93% of critics liked it
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77% of users liked it
(1,147 ratings)
Three teenage girls struggle to survive in the urban jungle of their hardscrabble New Jersey neighborhood in this fact-inspired independent drama. Oz (Judy Marte) is an unapologetically tough 17-year-old who oversees a team of drug dealers, but beneath her hard shell is a soft heart as she cares for… More Three teenage girls struggle to survive in the urban jungle of their hardscrabble New Jersey neighborhood in this fact-inspired independent drama. Oz (Judy Marte) is an unapologetically tough 17-year-old who oversees a team of drug dealers, but beneath her hard shell is a soft heart as she cares for her younger brother who is mentally challenged (Dominic Colón). Suzette (Anny Mariano) is 15, and her mother is determined that her daughter is going to make something of herself -- which makes matters all the worse for Suzette when her boyfriend gets her pregnant then refuses to take his share of the responsibilities. And Marison (Paola Mendoza) is a young single mother who is trying to hold on to custody of her daughter while fighting a losing battle with drug addiction. On the Outs received its world premiere at the 2004 Toronto International Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Lori Silverbush, Michael Skolnik
- Written By
- Lori Silverbush, Michael Skolnik
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International
R,
- In Theaters
- Jul 13, 2005 Wide
- Studio
- Fader Films
Critic Reviews
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Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle
Harrowing and heartbreaking, On the Outs is persuasively performed by fine actors, yet has the real feel of a documentary.
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Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
It succeeds, if unevenly.
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Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald
A work of harrowing, visceral power.
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Joe Leydon, Variety
An attention-grabbing showcase for three promising actresses in sharply drawn lead roles.
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Kirk Honeycutt, Hollywood Reporter
The performances are terrific: None is showy or actorish but earnest, truthful jobs laying bare souls in anguish.
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Cast
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Anny Mariano
as Suzette
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Judy Marte
as Oz
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Paola Mendoza
as Marisol
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Dominic Colón
as Chuey
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Clarence 'Don' Hutchenson
as Terrell
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Flaco Navaja
as Jimmy
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Lee Brock
as Social Worker
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Autumn Collier
as Autumn
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Danny Rivera
as J Stutter
