Review of The Machine (2013) by Angel M — 16 Jun 2014

Very different and intriguing sci-fi movie.

This review of The Machine (2013) was written by Angel M on 16 Jun 2014.

The Machine has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Marcel V (25) on 09 Nov 2015

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By Dave P (388) on 21 Oct 2016

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By Bill R (1,043) on 15 May 2015

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There may have been a decent film in there somewhere, but it didn't come out on screen. Looked good, but that was about it…

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By Karen N (233) on 24 Nov 2014

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