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Set in the near future, Outside the Wire follows the story of Harp (Damson Idris), a drone pilot who is sent into a war zone in Ukraine. He is tasked with tracking down a nuclear weapon. Harp is a young, inexperienced soldier who is completely out of his element in the war-torn country. While on a mission, he disobeys a direct order and launches a missile, killing two Marines. As a result, Harp is sent to a military outpost to serve his punishment. While there, he meets Captain Leo (Anthony Mackie), an advanced android who was designed to be a superior soldier. Leo is on a mission to stop a dangerous terrorist from acquiring a deadly, futuristic weapon.

Soon enough, Harp is assigned to work with Leo and together, they venture out on a dangerous mission to stop the terrorist. During their journey, Harp learns hard lessons about war, as well as the true nature of duty and sacrifice. Leo challenges Harp's perception of war by showing him the effects of war on the civilians and soldiers. Harp begins to understand the reasons why Leo was chosen to go into the battlefields despite his actions leading to the death of two Marines at the beginning of the movie.

The movie is an action-packed thriller, with Mackie delivering a great performance as Captain Leo. Mackie plays the role of a robot turned war machine exceptionally well, with his movements and actions perfectly conveying his character’s machine-like precision. Idris' performance as Harp complements Mackie's performance well, as the duo spark an entertaining and engaging chemistry that keeps the audience hooked throughout the plot.

The plot of the movie is not just about robot soldiers and futuristic weapons of mass destruction. Outside the Wire shows the moral dilemmas and tough decisions that soldiers have to make every day. It also shows how the nature of warfare and the battlefield have changed over the years with the aid of technology. The film explores the darker themes of war, including the political motivations behind it, the senseless death and destruction that occur in it, and the cost of human life resulting from it.

The movie has some beautiful and haunting visuals of war-torn Ukraine, which captures the gravity of the situation well. The special effects team has done an incredible job, and it's a joy to see the robotic flying drones that accompaniment the soldiers. The climactic fight scene is superb, with the robotic fight sequences being a top highlight.

In conclusion, Outside the Wire is an entertaining and action-packed thriller with thought-provoking themes interwoven into a beautiful cinematic experience. The film succeeds in capturing the essence of the horrors of war while also providing heartwarming moments of sacrifice and bravery. While the plot and characters are somewhat predictable, the excellent performances by both Idris and Mackie, along with some astounding visual effects, make the movie worth watching.

Outside the Wire is a 2021 thriller with a runtime of 1 hour and 54 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.4 and a MetaScore of 45.