When an unemotional drone pilot is sent into a war zone as a lesson, he is also paired with a new class of soldier. Together the two must stop an imminent nuclear attack by a madman.
Anthony Mackie (Leo), Damson Idris (Harp), Enzo Cilenti (Miller), Emily Beecham (Sofiya), Michael Kelly (Eckhart), Kristina Tonteri-Young (Bale), Brady Dowad (Bigfoot), Pilou Asbaek (Koval).
Harp is a hotshot drone pilot who has never seen actual combat and is emotionally disconnected from the casualties he causes. Sent into a war zone as something of a lesson, he is paired with Leo who is in fact a top-secret android officer. Together the two must locate a nuclear device and prevent it being used by a militant madman. The tepid storyline is delivered with a fair amount of action, some drama, a couple of mild twists, leading into a mild ending.
Acting is interesting if nothing else. Mackie delivered a fairly emotionless role well and worked well with Idris. Idris was decent with mild energy and emotion. Kelly delivered his usual as did Asbaek. Cilenti, Beecham and the remainder of the supporting cast was enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were good and the film had a big screen feel. CGI and effects were solid. Action scenes were good with nice detail and fit. Dialogue had more than a few dry spots but was okay overall. Sound and soundtrack were fitting.
Outside the Wire ends up being a mild blend of action and sci-fi with a shot of drama. The story moves along at a decent pace while avoiding depth, but those who enjoy those genres should enjoy this one.
With violence, gore, and foul language, older teens and above should be good with this one.
Released: 2021
Reviewed: 2.11.21
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Adventure, Sci-Fi Action
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