The Machine (released 5/26/23)

This movie was actually better than I expected. I thought it was just going to be this ridiculous action comedy, which it was. But it actually took time to allow for character moments and actually make meaningful arcs. If the whole movie wasn’t so over-the-top and ridiculous, there may have been moments towards the end that would make you cry in a straight drama. The fighting was actually good and at some spots was as good as the John Wick choreography. There was also the perfect amount of gore as well. Nothing too crazy, just a throat slice and beheading here and there. I actually genuinely had a fun time with this movie and highly recommend seeing it. Everything about it was executed as well as it could be. He’s the motherflipping MACHINE!!!

Story - 18%

Characters - 18%

Pacing - 17%

Spectacle - 19%

Entertainment - 18%

Total score: 90%

Grade scale:

90%-100% = must watch

80%-89% = solid, but could be better

70%-79% = Not terrible, watch if the characters or story interests you

60%-69% = only watch for completionist reasons

0%-59% = just skip it, I find the positives and they don't exist here