I didn't have high expectations for Farahd Abdullah Wallizada's 'Outside', an Ultra-Low Budget movie about an agoraphobic artist forming a relationship with a student that moonlights as an escort. Considering the plot, I figured it would have been filmed mostly on a single set (I was right). Neither of the two lead actors, Megan Tully & Farahd, had ever done a full-featured film and this was Wallizada's first effort at directing. I mean, how good could it really be?
The answer? EXCELLENT! Despite the lack of a budget and experience, this movie kept me engaged from start to finish. Wallizada's character had depth, which was revealed more & more as the movie progressed. Megan Tully's character displayed an internal sadness, without the use of words. You could see it in her eyes, and that's NOT an easy emotion to maintain throughout a full-length picture.
The two brought a chemistry to the screen that was both believable & captivating and the ending was satisfying... yet it left me wanting to know the rest of the story.
I recommend seeing it. It's one of the more enjoyable 86 minutes I've spent watching lately!
