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The Machine
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPeter Atencio
Screenplay by
Based onthe comedy of Bert Kreischer
Produced by
  • Bert Kreischer
  • LeeAnn Kreischer
  • Judi Marmel
  • Cale Boyter
  • Peter Atencio
Starring
CinematographyEigil Bryld
Edited byEleanor Infante
Music byJoseph Trapanese
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing (through Screen Gems)
Release date
  • May 26, 2023 (2023-05-26)
Running time
112 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$20 million[2]
Box office$3.1 million[3][4]

The Machine is a 2023 American action comedy film directed by Peter Atencio inspired by the 2016 stand-up routine of the same name created by Bert Kreischer. The film stars Kreischer as a fictionalized version of himself, with Mark Hamill, Jimmy Tatro, Iva Babić, Stephanie Kurtzuba and Jessica Gabor.

Following its viral success, Legendary Entertainment acquired the rights of Kreischer's true story stand-up routine into a feature film adaptation in September 2019. Most of the lead cast members were hired from April to June 2021. Filming began in Serbia in April 2021 through Balkanic Media.

The Machine was released in the United States on May 26, 2023, by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Plot

Cast

Production

Development

On September 16, 2019, Legendary Entertainment acquired the rights to develop comedian Bert Kreischer's true story stand-up routine into a feature film adaptation following its viral success.[7] On April 13, 2021, Peter Atencio was hired to direct and produce the film with Kreischer and Judi Marmel.[8][9][10] Kevin Biegel and Scotty Landes wrote the film.[11]

Casting

On April 13, 2021, Kreischer was set to play himself and Mark Hamill was cast as Bert’s father, Albert Kreischer Sr.[8] On April 27, 2021, Jess Gabor was cast as Bert’s daughter.[11] On May 5, 2021, Stephanie Kurtzuba was cast in the film.[12] In June 2021, Mercedes De La Cruz and Jimmy Tatro cast in the film.[13][14]

Filming

Principal photography on the film began in Serbia in April 2021 through Balkanic Media.[11][14][15]

Music

On February 15, 2022, Joseph Trapanese was announced to compose the film's original score.[16]

Release

The Machine was released in the United States on May 26, 2023, by Screen Gems.[17][18]

Box office

In the United States and Canada, The Machine was released alongside The Little Mermaid, Kandahar, About My Father, and You Hurt My Feelings, is projected to gross around $5 million from 2,409 theaters over its four-day Memorial Day opening weekend.[19] The film made $2.3 million on its first day.[2]

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 29% of 14 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.3/10.[20] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 38 out of 100, based on six critics, indicating "generally unfavorable" reviews.[21] Audiences surveyed by PostTrak gave the film an overall 78% positive score, with 60% saying they would definitely recommend it.[2]

References

  1. ^ "The Machine (15)". BBFC. April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 26, 2023). "'Little Mermaid' Singing Loudly With $125M Memorial Day Weekend Opening – Friday Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  3. ^ "The Machine (2023)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  4. ^ "The Machine (2023)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g Pedersen, Erik (February 23, 2023). "The Machine Redband Trailer: Bert Kreischer & Mark Hamill Vs. Revenge-Bent Russians In Wild Action-Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  6. ^ "The Machine Press Notes". Sony Pictures. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  7. ^ Kroll, Justin (September 16, 2019). "Legendary Lands Rights to Bert Kreischer's Viral Story 'The Machine' (EXCLUSIVE)".
  8. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (April 13, 2021). "Mark Hamill Joins Bert Kreischer In Legendary's 'The Machine' Based on Kreischer's Viral Story". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  9. ^ Couch, Aaron (April 13, 2021). "Mark Hamill, Comedian Bert Kreischer to Star in 'The Machine' for Legendary". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  10. ^ Kroll, Justin (April 14, 2021). "Peter Atencio To Direct Legendary's 'The Machine' Starring Bert Kreischer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  11. ^ a b c Kroll, Justin (April 27, 2021). "Jess Gabor Joins Legendary's 'The Machine' Starring Bert Kreischer and Mark Hamill". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  12. ^ Kroll, Justin (May 5, 2021). "Stephanie Kurtzuba Joins Legendary's 'The Machine' Starring Bert Kreischer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  13. ^ Kroll, Justin (June 9, 2021). "Mercedes De La Cruz Joins Legendary's 'The Machine' Starring Bert Kreischer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  14. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (June 14, 2021). "'Home Economics' Star Jimmy Tatro Joins Legendary's 'The Machine' Starring Bert Kreischer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  15. ^ Makuch, Eddie (April 13, 2021). "Mark Hamill To Star In Movie About Bert Kreischer's Viral "The Machine" Story". GameSpot. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  16. ^ "Joseph Trapanese Scoring Peter Atencio's The Machine". filmmusicreporter.com. February 15, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  17. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (January 5, 2023). "Sony Dates Legendary Pictures' Bert Kreischer Pic The Machine For Memorial Day Weekend".
  18. ^ "THE MACHINE | Sony Pictures Entertainment". www.sonypictures.com. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  19. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (May 24, 2023). "Box Office: 'The Little Mermaid' Swimming to $120 Million-Plus Over Memorial Day Weekend". Variety. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  20. ^ "The Machine". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  21. ^ "The Machine (2023) Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
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