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Bryan J @HouseOfGammon Jul 15, 2026 Explosions and some action, BUT, there are 14 year old first time writers who can write better scripts. It's really *really* dumb - to the point of cringe in several moments AND it takes itself seriously. Seriously? See more Lena W @RT19784554 Mar 20, 2026 This movie had potential to actually say something worthwhile. Anthony Mackie’s performance is good as usual, but it feels like the movie was so close to making an actual point, only to have the plot completely die out at the last second. Somehow the automaton has more of a character arc than the human main character. The movie feels like it’s gonna critique the military industrial complex for a second, but then immediately goes, "nah the US is in the right actually," at the last minute. This is likely due to the fact that, since they used actual military acronyms and uniforms in places, the us military has to sign off on the script, meaning any actual critiques aren’t making it past the feds. Very unfortunate wasted potential, but I’d like to see both main actors work together on a different project, because they clearly have good chemistry, and play well off each other. See more DaNick S @DaNick Mar 15, 2026 Pretty good action, plot starts off in the right direction and then just goes stupid. Still not a horrible way to watch something on a rainy day. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Mar 9, 2026 Outside the Wire starring Anthony Mackie is an action sci-fi film with an interesting concept, even if the execution doesn’t always live up to its potential. The story follows a drone pilot sent into a dangerous military zone where he must work alongside a mysterious android soldier. It’s a solid premise that could have created a tense and gripping film, but the plot sometimes feels uneven and difficult to fully connect with. Anthony Mackie does a respectable job carrying much of the movie. While the role may not be perfect for him, he still brings enough energy and presence to keep the character engaging throughout the story. His performance helps keep the film moving during moments when the script begins to lose focus. The biggest issue comes from the direction and screenplay, which occasionally make the film feel rough and inconsistent. Still, it’s not a bad watch overall and is worth giving a chance. See more Marco L @decatur555 Feb 21, 2026 Outside the Wire delivers solid military sci-fi action built on a promising ethical premise about automated warfare. Anthony Mackie brings presence and charisma, anchoring a film that relies heavily on his performance. The action scenes are competently staged and keep the pace moving, but the narrative rarely digs deeper into its more interesting themes. Everything feels slightly engineered, as if designed to move efficiently from one set piece to the next without real risk. It’s entertaining and functional, yet ultimately leaves the impression that it could have aimed higher. See more Kong K @kingkong2000 Jan 23, 2026 Just another movie where a house black is the hero who saves the empire that represents the greater good, Just ignore reality in geopolitics, the movie's actions, pacing, acting is 50-50. good enough for a movie that keeps the faith going. See more Read all reviews

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