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The Machine

  • 20132013
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  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Toby Stephens and Caity Lotz in The Machine (2013)
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In efforts to construct perfect android killing machines in a war against China, UK scientists exceed their goal and create a sentient robot.In efforts to construct perfect android killing machines in a war against China, UK scientists exceed their goal and create a sentient robot.In efforts to construct perfect android killing machines in a war against China, UK scientists exceed their goal and create a sentient robot.

IMDb RATING
6.0/10
31K
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  • Director
    • Caradog W. James
  • Writer
    • Caradog W. James
  • Stars
    • Toby Stephens
    • Caity Lotz
    • Denis Lawson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Caradog W. James
  • Writer
    • Caradog W. James
  • Stars
    • Toby Stephens
    • Caity Lotz
    • Denis Lawson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 162User reviews
    • 119Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos2

    The Machine
    Trailer 1:32
    The Machine
    Trailer
    Trailer 1:32
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    Photos65

    Toby Stephens in The Machine (2013)
    Caity Lotz in The Machine (2013)
    Pooneh Hajimohammadi in The Machine (2013)
    Caity Lotz in The Machine (2013)
    Caity Lotz in The Machine (2013)
    Caity Lotz in The Machine (2013)
    Toby Stephens in The Machine (2013)
    Caity Lotz in The Machine (2013)
    Caity Lotz and Alan Low in The Machine (2013)
    Caity Lotz in The Machine (2013)
    Toby Stephens in The Machine (2013)
    Caity Lotz in The Machine (2013)

    Top cast

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    Toby Stephens
    Toby Stephens
    • Vincent McCarthyas Vincent McCarthy
    Caity Lotz
    Caity Lotz
    • Avaas Ava…
    Denis Lawson
    Denis Lawson
    • Thomsonas Thomson
    Sam Hazeldine
    Sam Hazeldine
    • Jamesas James
    Pooneh Hajimohammadi
    Pooneh Hajimohammadi
    • Surias Suri
    John-Paul MacLeod
    John-Paul MacLeod
    • Paul Dawsonas Paul Dawson
    • (as John Paul Macleod)
    Helen Griffin
    Helen Griffin
    • Paul Dawson's Motheras Paul Dawson's Mother
    Siwan Morris
    Siwan Morris
    • Lucyas Lucy
    Nicola Reynolds
    • Joanas Joan
    Jade Croot
    Jade Croot
    • Maryas Mary
    Jonathan Byrne
    • Timas Tim
    • (as Jonathan Christian Byrne)
    Alan Low
    • Assassinas Assassin
    Sule Rimi
    Sule Rimi
    • Technician Dr. Giwa-Amuas Technician Dr. Giwa-Amu
    Joshua Higgott
    Joshua Higgott
    • Assistant (Dr. James)as Assistant (Dr. James)
    Giles Thomas
    • Dr. Henningas Dr. Henning
    Cornelius Garrett
    • Doctor GPas Doctor GP
    Sam Ellis
    • Surgeonas Surgeon
    Richard Shackley
    Richard Shackley
    • Checkpoint Guardas Checkpoint Guard
    • Director
      • Caradog W. James
    • Writer
      • Caradog W. James
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    Storyline

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    Two artificial intelligence engineers come together as they work to create the first ever self-aware artificial intelligence. A veteran AI engineer secretly hopes to develop technology to help his diseased daughter, even if it means funding comes from the powerful Ministry of Defence (MoD). His new partner, a young woman gifted in the field of AI, is brought on after her breakthroughs are recognized by the MoD. Things go wrong when the MoD takes over and advances the researchers' work to the next level, teaching the AI to kill and follow MoD instructions with its new and nearly indestructible body. —Paul Threatt
    • android
    • artificial intelligence
    • soldier
    • military training
    • secret laboratory
    • 224 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • They rise. We fall.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence and some language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Caity Lotz performed all her own stunts for the movie.
    • Goofs
      After cutting the material off the machine version of Ava, the plastic snaps and the actress's eyes flutter.
    • Quotes

      Ava: I didn't know it was a man; I didn't know man and clown were the same. I'm sorry, can you fix him?

      Vincent: NO, you can't fix someone who's dead.

      Ava: I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

      Vincent: Don't kill anyone else. Do You understand?

      Ava: ...

      [In shock]

      Vincent: Do you understand machine?

      Ava: ...

      [In shock]

      Vincent: Machine?

    • Crazy credits
      In the section 'Additional thanks to:" towards the bottom, it states, "uncredited source at MOD (you know who you are- thanks),"
    • Connections
      Referenced in Ex Machina (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      4 Sea Interludes, Op. 33A - II. Sunday Morning (Allegro Spiritoso)
      Written by Benjamin Britten

      Courtesy of Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd, and Imagem Company

      Master owned by Naxos, HNH Entertainment

    User reviews162

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Low Budget Movies Should All Look This Good
    Fantastic Look and the Score is Effective, Minimalist and Silky. This is a Creepy, sometimes Frightening Film filled with War-Battered, Brain-Damaged Robots and few Humans.

    The Low-Budget takes a Back Seat to the Imaginative Scenery and the Mood is all Melancholy. There is barely a Light in Sight and the Literal Darkness of the Scenes does Enhance the Gloomy Appeal of the Story.

    Caity Lotz in a Dual Role is Stunning and Toby Stevens as the Scientist in Despair is OK. The Story may be Nothing New and the Ending will Not Surprise Sci-Fi Geeks. But Viewers will most likely remember the Feel of the Film and it is Unique in that respect.

    Overall, Above Average B-Movie with its Sci-Fi Roots Showing most of the Time, although Not in the Foreground. It's an A.I. Trek that is a Welcome Inclusion in the Sub-Genre. Low-Budget Movies should all Look this Good and They Can with Fertile Imaginations.
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    • LeonLouisRicci
    • Sep 4, 2015

    FAQ1

    • Why was the Machine ordered to be degraded?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 21, 2014 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Chinese
    • Also known as
      • Машина
    • Filming locations
      • Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, UK
    • Production companies
      • Red & Black Films
      • TV4
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $205,715
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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