![]() The action scenes work well because Anthony Mackie’s physicality matches well with how his character moves. While it tries to integrate core issues, it didn’t take that integration as far as it needed too. This creates a conflict that feels natural as they are coming from two very different perspectives. On the other side, Leo has a righteous mission, but it not entirely by the book. It lets him be the audience insert character to the conflict while not being a total liability. Harp is the newbie on the ground, but he has extensive experience in the skies. This is added to by the leading combo of Leo and Harp. A civil war that creates a conflict zone that could turn at any moment, a fanatic after nuclear weapons, and a ticking clock to put pressure on everything. While the set up might not work in the context of history, it does create an interesting start for this film. However, not to be that person but Ukraine gave back all its nukes in the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances which they traded them for guarantees that Russia would not compromise its territorial integrity … so you know that went well. Adding the extra layer of Russia propping up local warlord Victor Koval (Pilou Asbæk), they lose control of, and you have a plausible scenario. ![]() So drawing on the current conflict in Ukraine for your setting makes a lot of sense. ![]() There has been this long awkward period post the end of the Cold War where everyone was not sure how to handle the former superpower, but recent events have made everything a lot easier. I think that it must be great for writers now that Russia can be bad guys again. Anthony Mackie is a compelling force throughout. ![]()
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