Outside the Wire
Outside the Wire

Outside the Wire

2021Movie116 minEnglish

In the near future, a drone pilot is sent into a deadly militarized zone and must work with an android officer to locate a doomsday device.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes32%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users73%
Director: Mikael HåfströmGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the year 2036, a drone pilot is exiled to a death zone on a European peacekeeping mission. He finds himself working for an advanced android officer who has secret objectives. Together, they must race against time to prevent a nuclear catastrophe.

Critical Reception

Outside the Wire received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Anthony Mackie's performance and the action sequences, but criticizing the predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences had a generally more positive reception, enjoying the action-heavy sci-fi elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic action and Anthony Mackie's charismatic performance as the android.
  • Criticized for a derivative plot and lack of depth in its characters and themes.
  • Seen as a standard, if well-executed, sci-fi action flick that doesn't break new ground.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an entertaining and action-packed sci-fi thriller, appreciating the visual effects and Mackie's role, although some noted that the story could be predictable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Budapest, Hungary, and the production utilized advanced motion capture technology to create the realistic movements of the android characters.

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