The Machine – Review

25th March 2014

British sci-fi film “The Machine” treads the well explored film territory of a not so distant future in a war torn world and how one side will try to win over the other, in the case of this feature AI Robots, that look like us, act like us, but can fight much better then us.

The film follows the story of Dr Vincent McCarthy who’s research in cyber genetics and artificial intelligence for the betterment of mankind has inevitably turned to research for military implications. Joined by another scientist who specialises in Artificial Intelligence the pair eventually create the first self aware artificially intelligent robot, which the MOD then tries to turn into a killing machine.

I will not dive into any more depth or I will most likely spoil what little is in store for you in this somewhat lack lustre story, that explores well chartered territory in the sic-fi genre. The film itself is beautifully shot and the special effects are very good. The acting In particular from Toby Stephens (Vincent) and Caity Lotz (the android Ava) is solid throughout, the same can’t be said for the films soundtrack which is a mix of orchestral strings then all of a sudden jumps to your stereotypical 1980’s synthesiser dominant sci-fi music, which today is just not needed to narrate sci-fi a genre we are more then comfortable with.

Every part of me wanted to love this film, however the predictable story made me loose interest quickly, despite the brilliant cinematography and the strong performances especially from the two leads. This is by no means a bad film, so please do give it a watch, however if you are looking for something to keep you guessing and thrilled you will have to look elsewhere.

3/5

THE MACHINE – in Cinemas / VoD 21 March and DVD/Blu-ray 31 March
www.themachinemovie.com

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