The Machine

A raucous, boozy action-comedy that blends slapstick, family bonding, and mob chaos into an easy, forgettable ride.

Directed by

Peter Atencio

Genres

Comedy, Action, Crime

Starring

Bert Kreischer, Mark Hamill, Jimmy Tatro

Tagline

To be a hero, it takes a lot of gut.

Overview

Bert Kreischer faces a familial crisis and the arrival of his estranged father when the ghost of his booze-soaked past arrives: a murderous mobster hellbent on kidnapping Bert back to the motherland to atone for his crimes. Together, he and his father must retrace the steps of his younger self in the midst of a war between a sociopathic crime family while they attempt to find common ground.

How it feels

Absurd, campy, warm and dark. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Family, identity, redemption, addiction

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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