Fight Machine
Fight Machine

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Fight Machine

2018
Movie
10 min
English

FIGHT MACHINE imagines a near-future where advanced military-grade prosthetic limbs are unleashed into society. What kind of changes will we see? This fictional documentary predicts immediate changes to our world - from sports, to more illicit activities.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Alec GillisGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a future where combatants face off in brutal, high-stakes fights for entertainment, a determined fighter named "The Butcher" pushes his limits. After a devastating loss, he is forced to confront his past and his own violent nature. With the help of a mysterious ally, he must train for a final, desperate battle that could determine his fate and the future of the brutal sport.

Critical Reception

Fight Machine received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and uninspired action sequences. While some appreciated the attempts at a darker, more philosophical take on the fighting genre, the film struggled to stand out amidst a crowded field of similar science fiction actioners.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to deliver engaging action or a compelling narrative.

  • Lacks originality and innovation in its sci-fi fighting premise.

  • Despite a decent lead performance, the film is ultimately forgettable.

Google audience: Audience reception for Fight Machine appears to be largely unenthusiastic, with many viewers finding the film to be generic and lacking the excitement expected from its genre. Common complaints include a predictable story and uninspired fight choreography.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Alec Gillis, is also a renowned special effects artist, known for his work on films like 'Alien 3' and 'Starship Troopers'.

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