The Machine (2013) - June 17, 2014 - Blu-ray Forum

Majin Blu · 06-09-2014, 03:42 PM

I thought I'd start a thread about the Blu-ray release of "THE MACHINE" (2013), staring Caity Lotz and Toby Stephens. Did anyone like the movie or is anyone getting the Blu-ray?

Release Date: June 17th from XLrator
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Tony208 · 06-09-2014, 03:56 PM

I really liked what they were able to accomplish on a small budget of a million pounds. I'm going to revisit this to see if it gets a spot on the shelf.

Todd Tomorrow · 06-09-2014, 04:01 PM

Unlike far superior low budget science fiction films like Upstream Color, Monsters or Another Earth this had that cheap shot-in-an-unused-warehouse look of so many C-grade movies. I thought this was just a notch above SyFy fodder.

Doctor.Who · 06-09-2014, 04:01 PM

I'm getting this day 1.

growler · 06-14-2014, 05:09 AM

Did this film get a USA theatrical release? I never heard of it till now. Was it just released in the UK?

Clark Kent · 06-14-2014, 05:49 AM

One of the best science fiction movies I've seen this past decade. The actress from Arrow does a credible job as a humanoid artificial intelligence. It's worth making a blind buy on. There is definitely a strong Blade Runner vibe to the film.

rip63 · 06-15-2014, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

One of the best science fiction movies I've seen this past decade. The actress from Arrow does a credible job as a humanoid artificial intelligence. It's worth making a blind buy on. There is definitely a strong Blade Runner vibe to the film.

Couldn't agree more. Bought it here in Australia as a blind buy after hearing great things and it was worth every cent. It's an excellent example of how to make a good film with a limited budget. A really interesting script, great performances and photography, and really neat SFX. And Cathy Lotz is not only beautiful to look at, but gives a wonderful performance in a dual role. And wow, has she got the moves... Sadly, we didn't get the 'making-of' on our BD in Oz (no surprise there), but I managed to find it on You Tube anyway.

Recommended for those who like an intelligent science fiction tale. I can really see this British production becoming a cult item and it'll be interesting to see what the director does next.

Majin Blu · 06-14-2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by growler

Did this film get a USA theatrical release? I never heard of it till now. Was it just released in the UK?

It was extremely limited released, but it was also on VOD.

growler · 06-15-2014, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by reelgeek

It was extremely limited released, but it was also on VOD.

Thanks

Tony208 · 06-17-2014, 05:16 AM

Give it a shot then! I would rent again if it wasn't going to arrive tomorrow.

Talal86 · 06-18-2014, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony208

Give it a shot then! I would rent again if it wasn't going to arrive tomorrow.

I did, it was pretty good, not great by all means, but a nice watch!
the soundtrack alone makes it worth the watch, I'm downloading it right now

Early Memphis · 06-18-2014, 02:54 PM

This really looks interesting. I'll have to wait till the price drops to blind buy, but it's on my list and I'll follow the thread.

thrillmygorilla · 06-18-2014, 07:22 PM

Just blind bought this. I read an article about it awhile back and was interested in the story. I hope it's worth it.

thrillmygorilla · 06-19-2014, 02:34 PM

Good movie. Some intelligent sci-fi for once.

sukraj · 06-20-2014, 08:17 AM

I haven't seen this film before.

Tony208 · 06-19-2014, 12:12 AM

Got my Blu-ray, looks just like stock photo and no slip.

Now I want the Canadian slip.

Early Memphis · 06-19-2014, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony208

Got my Blu-ray, looks just like stock photo and no slip.

Now I want the Canadian slip.

Stock photo? Pardon?

The BRDC cover pic looks nice, why say you "stock photo"?

KilloWertz · 06-19-2014, 01:42 AM

Blind bought this yesterday. My copy will be arriving tomorrow. As long as it's delivered in time, I plan on watching this right after I get home from work.

Tony208 · 06-19-2014, 05:58 AM

Watched it again and like it a lot. Like Edge of Tomorrow, it doesn't dumb itself down for the audience. Don't know what the Turing test is? Go figure it out

The less expo dialogue, the better. I like Avengers too, but Nick Fury needing the tesseract explained to him was really dumb.

Tony208 · 06-28-2014, 07:29 PM

Dunno why u felt that way.

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06-09-2014, 03:42 PM	#1
Majin Blu Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:North Carolina Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:328 Blu-ray collection:1813 DVD collection:186 Trading Score:325	The Machine (2013) - June 17, 2014 I thought I'd start a thread about the Blu-ray release of "THE MACHINE" (2013), staring Caity Lotz and Toby Stephens. Did anyone like the movie or is anyone getting the Blu-ray? Release Date: June 17th from XLrator 99817_front.jpg

06-17-2014, 05:16 AM	#10
Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:609	Give it a shot then! I would rent again if it wasn't going to arrive tomorrow. Last edited by Tony208; 06-17-2014 at 05:30 AM.

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06-09-2014, 03:56 PM	#2
Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:609	I really liked what they were able to accomplish on a small budget of a million pounds. I'm going to revisit this to see if it gets a spot on the shelf.

06-09-2014, 04:01 PM	#3
Todd Tomorrow Blu-ray Knight Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Berlin, Germany Blu-ray reviews:1	Unlike far superior low budget science fiction films like Upstream Color, Monsters or Another Earth this had that cheap shot-in-an-unused-warehouse look of so many C-grade movies. I thought this was just a notch above SyFy fodder.

06-09-2014, 04:01 PM	#4
Doctor.Who Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Saratoga Springs Utah DVD collection:396 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:124 Trading Score:4	I'm getting this day 1.

06-14-2014, 05:09 AM	#5
growler Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:1735 DVD collection:250 Trading Score:38	Did this film get a USA theatrical release? I never heard of it till now. Was it just released in the UK?

06-14-2014, 05:49 AM	#6
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	One of the best science fiction movies I've seen this past decade. The actress from Arrow does a credible job as a humanoid artificial intelligence. It's worth making a blind buy on. There is definitely a strong Blade Runner vibe to the film.

06-18-2014, 02:54 PM	#12
Early Memphis Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Texas 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:1233 DVD collection:127 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:657	This really looks interesting. I'll have to wait till the price drops to blind buy, but it's on my list and I'll follow the thread.

06-18-2014, 07:22 PM	#13
thrillmygorilla Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Dayton, OH Blu-ray collection:390 DVD collection:59 Trading Score:24	Just blind bought this. I read an article about it awhile back and was interested in the story. I hope it's worth it.

06-19-2014, 02:34 PM	#14
thrillmygorilla Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Dayton, OH Blu-ray collection:390 DVD collection:59 Trading Score:24	Good movie. Some intelligent sci-fi for once.

06-20-2014, 08:17 AM	#15
sukraj Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:154 DVD collection:18	I haven't seen this film before.

06-19-2014, 12:12 AM	#16
Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:609	Got my Blu-ray, looks just like stock photo and no slip. Now I want the Canadian slip.

06-19-2014, 01:42 AM	#18
KilloWertz Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Columbiana, OH 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1042 DVD collection:65 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:82	Blind bought this yesterday. My copy will be arriving tomorrow. As long as it's delivered in time, I plan on watching this right after I get home from work.

06-19-2014, 05:58 AM	#19
Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:609	Watched it again and like it a lot. Like Edge of Tomorrow, it doesn't dumb itself down for the audience. Don't know what the Turing test is? Go figure it out The less expo dialogue, the better. I like Avengers too, but Nick Fury needing the tesseract explained to him was really dumb.

06-28-2014, 07:29 PM	#20
Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:609	Dunno why u felt that way. [Show spoiler]

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