has teamed up with the star of the popular Prime Video series Reacher for a new science fiction action film. Early reviews are in, and the movie—described as a blend of Predator and Transformers—is receiving very positive scores on .
Patrick Hughes, who directed, co-produced, and co-wrote films like The Expendables 3 and The Hitman’s Bodyguard, helms War Machine. The movie features a strong cast including Dennis Quaid (The Day After Tomorrow, Reagan), Stephan James (If Beale Street Could Talk), Jai Courtney (Suicide Squad, Dangerous Animals), Esai Morales (Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning), Blake Richardson (Mystery Road), Keiynan Lonsdale (Divergent series), and Daniel Webber (Billy the Kid), along with Joe Manganiello. The official synopsis is available below…
During the final, incredibly difficult challenge of Army Ranger training, a combat engineer has to lead his team in a battle against a massive, alien weapon designed to destroy them.
The new movie War Machine is currently getting positive reviews, with an 80% ‘Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Although only 10 reviews are in, most critics describe it as a fun, over-the-top, and action-packed sci-fi film. While one of our own writers had some issues with its serious tone, it seems War Machine is likely to appeal to fans of big, loud action movies.
War Machine is a relentlessly intense action movie that feels like a mix between a military recruitment video and a remake of Predator. It’s so focused on raw action that it might even make you feel more masculine while watching it.
Collider admitted the movie’s action was fairly simple, but still enjoyable, suggesting it might be a good fit for streaming viewers and could potentially launch Alan Ritchson’s action career. Blu-ray.com praised the film as exciting and fast-paced, highlighting its straightforward yet effective survival story.
Reviews for War Machine were sharply divided. Region Free gave it a very poor rating of 1/5, describing it as a humorless and technically flawed film. However, ScreenRant had a much more positive view, calling it a visceral and engaging action movie with effective special effects and relatable characters.
The AU Review complimented War Machine for openly embracing its action movie inspirations, calling it “big, loud, occasionally ridiculous, and fully aware of it.” They described it as a fun, high-energy film that doesn’t try to hide what it is. Meanwhile, Punch Drunk Critics applauded the film’s bold and masculine approach to action, noting…
Packed with action, huge explosions, and a team of soldiers fighting a massive robotic enemy, this is simply a blast.
War Machine is now available to stream on Netflix.
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