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.
- Awards
- 8 wins & 4 nominations
- Paul Dawson
- (as John Paul Macleod)
- Tim
- (as Jonathan Christian Byrne)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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Did you know
- TriviaCaity Lotz performed all her own stunts for the movie.
- GoofsAfter 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 creditsIn the section 'Additional thanks to:" towards the bottom, it states, "uncredited source at MOD (you know who you are- thanks),"
- ConnectionsReferenced in Ex Machina (2014)
- Soundtracks4 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
Inventive, visually interesting science fiction, packed with an array of sci-fi ideas. With an wealth of unapologetic camera light flare and well executed effects Caradog W. James The Machine delivers a thinking man's sci-fi with action thrown in for good measure. Computer scientists Caity Lotz and Toby Stephens give good innings with Lotz stealing the show in a dual role.
With echoes of Vangelis and Jean Michel Jarre, Tom Raybould's score helps smooth over any flaws of the film. In addition, making up for some clunky paced and staged scenes is the design of The Machine with her stylised look and robotic soft voice which will stick in the mind long after the credits.
With some great special effects and some strong performances this is solid entry in modern British sci-fi. James delivers a brooding, stylish and highly atmospheric science fiction. Recommended.
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Box office
- Budget
- $1,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $205,715
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1