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.

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

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.

Clark Kent · 06-15-2014, 01:47 AM

That is the best way to describe it, an intelligent exploration of artificial intelligence under the aegis of a tense action framework. People that hear this will think I am crazy, but I liked The Machine a lot more than Blade Runner.

KilloWertz · 06-15-2014, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

That is the best way to describe it, an intelligent exploration of artificial intelligence under the aegis of a tense action framework. People that hear this will think I am crazy, but I liked The Machine a lot more than Blade Runner.

Crazy? Never!!!!....

While I love Blade Runner (even though it took two viewings for it to click with me), I can't really judge. I haven't seen The Machine yet either, so that's another thing.

Clark Kent · 06-15-2014, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KilloWertz

Crazy? Never!!!!....

While I love Blade Runner (even though it took two viewings for it to click with me), I can't really judge. I haven't seen The Machine yet either, so that's another thing.

Don't get me wrong, I like Blade Runner. Harrison Ford is Harrison Ford and its conception of the future was groundbreaking at the time.

KilloWertz · 06-15-2014, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Don't get me wrong, I like Blade Runner. Harrison Ford is Harrison Ford and its conception of the future was groundbreaking at the time.

It's cool. I wasn't judging. I'm sure some people would be up in arms with some movies I like more than the classics.

As for The Machine, I have wanted to see it since the trailer popped up on Hulu a while back. The $12.96 price tag makes it tempting even if I need to cut back on the buying since I'm running out of shelf space.

Majin Blu · 06-16-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

That is the best way to describe it, an intelligent exploration of artificial intelligence under the aegis of a tense action framework. People that hear this will think I am crazy, but I liked The Machine a lot more than Blade Runner.

I don't think you're crazy at all. I love Blade Runner, too, but I actually enjoyed this more.

I'm also picking this up from Amazon for $4.96 (some credit applied from a mistake they made), so that'll help me out a lot.

Oscar Rothman · 06-16-2014, 04:59 PM

Not nearly as terrible as I expected. I'll pick it up eventually.

Talal86 · 06-17-2014, 05:14 AM

$0.99 rental on itunes!

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.

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	#17
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.

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:1736 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.

06-15-2014, 01:47 AM	#10
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	That is the best way to describe it, an intelligent exploration of artificial intelligence under the aegis of a tense action framework. People that hear this will think I am crazy, but I liked The Machine a lot more than Blade Runner.

06-16-2014, 04:59 PM	#15
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	Not nearly as terrible as I expected. I'll pick it up eventually.

06-17-2014, 05:14 AM	#16
Talal86 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:373 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:74	$0.99 rental on itunes!

06-18-2014, 02:54 PM	#19
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	#20
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.

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