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Ghost Machine (DVD) Sunfilm [Import germany]

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2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
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  • Language: English, German
  • Subtitles: German
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Studio: Sunfilm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B003VV2J72

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Tom und Vic sind Militär-Techniker und Videogame-Freaks. Sie schmuggeln ein streng geheimes, virtuelles Kriegsführungs-Programm in ein stillgelegtes Gefängnis, um dort damit zu experimentieren. Doch was zuerst ein cooler Nervenkitzel werden soll, wird zur tödlichen Realität. Ein rachsüchtiges Wesen hat die Software manipuliert und entführt alle in eine real wirkende Welt, in der nichts mehr so ist wie es scheint. Als ihre Kameradin Jess von diesem Fall hört, beginnt sie eine schier aussichtslose Rettungsaktion und wird ebenfalls in diese virtuelle Welt gezogen, die genauso tödlich sein kann wie reale Kriege ... Darsteller: Sean Faris, Rachael Taylor, Luke Ford Regisseur(e): Chris Hartwill

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars No Classic, but it's fun. 24 Jun 2010
By J. Scott TOP 100 REVIEWER
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I came to this movie with quite low expectations - which MAY be why I enjoyed it so much.

Without giving too much away, I started out thinking I was watching Sci-Fi, then realised it was actually going to be horror. Think something along the lines of 'The Matrix' meets '(insert some Japanese horror such as 'Ring' or 'The Grudge')'

Totally daft, but it worked for me, and in fact I'd happily watch it again.

Three stars feels a bit mean, but four would be too much. Consider this a three-and-a-half star review.
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By Chris Hall TOP 100 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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Set in the not-too-distant future, 'Ghost Machine' follows a small group of U.S. military computer techs who quietly acquire a top-secret combat training virtual reality simulator for a weekend of ultra-high-tech video gaming. However, upon installing this state-of-the-art equipment into the creepy grounds of an abandoned and derelict prison (that we quickly learn was supposedly used to torture post 9/11 prisoners) a virus seems to have infiltrated the software, uploading itself into the programming and corrupting the gaming.

During the first experimental game, another presence is detected within the A.I. software, an unknown player whose interaction with the soldiers' game causes tragic consequences. Something is stalking the gamers in their virtual reality gun-fighting world. A presence whose actions transcend the limits of a digitally created game. The soldiers must fight for their lives in the ghost machine...

This straight to DVD movie, begins with an early display of the horror/sci-fi action to come; throwing in a short display of CGI heavy violence, showing the viewer the utterly realistic capabilities of the combat training simulator that the plot is solely based upon.

With this early eye-candy action aiming to suitably whet the viewers appetitie (cough cough...alas, not by a long shot my friend), the pace quickly slams on the breaks, instead laying down the principles of the storyline in what can only be described as a tedious and entirely monotonous fashion. At this time, you can only guess that some suspense was supposed to be forming around the young marines actions, whilst thickening out their characterisation and creating a current of underlying tension for the movie to build upon. However, the film falls pitifully short in each one of these aspects, instead merely pacing around the details of the films basic concept, whilst trawling through an endless sludge of unimportant dialogue from a band of uninspired characters.

The characters themselves are as believable as the second-rate CGI that the entire film decides to rely so very heavily on. A clichéd and uninspired script is hard enough for the cast to work from, let alone what must have been a `one-take-will-do' decision to the acting. The end result leaves the viewer continuously rolling their eyes until their optical nerves are eventually stretched out of all recognition.

To add insult to injury, the film's creators have decided to jump on to the already well and truly over-saturated horror bandwagon with the inclusion of a Hideo Nakata style uber-violent 'ghost' that haunts our hapless mob.

The action is as gory as budget CGI can allow. However mildly entertaining the gun fights are against the A.I. militia and our 'oh-so-scary ghost-girl', you can't help but feel utterly disconnected from the action portrayed in the film by the over-reliance on a barrage of pretty shoddy CGI effects. So much so that every drop of blood appears to be added to the picture digitally. And don't go giving us this "it's supposed to be set within a virtual reality world" nonsense! The creators clearly wanted us to feel shocked and absorbed with the action and bloodspill.

When will so many of these low-budget film creators learn that realism flies out of the window as soon as the principal characters turn up looking like members of the Hollyoaks cast? You can almost tell how long someone is going to survive by the whiteness of their teeth and the depth of the dimples in their cheeks.

Unfortunately, the storyline plummets further and further into an abyss of boredom, which lets be honest, is a cardinal sin for such a horror/sci-fi/action movie. Scare factor remains at zero throughout this pulse-slowing slice of a horror charade. The only saving grace is the somewhat chaotic action scenes that from time-to-time actually draw the viewer's now roving eyes back towards the screen.

If you can tolerate poorly executed films for the sake of a well thought out storyline, then I'm afraid your efforts will go unrewarded, due to the lack of any development on the films original concept. The idea was thought up, the logistics and premise were decided upon, and then the rest of the film's storyline was just left to burn itself out. Cue credits...

Thankfully no one will ever ask me to sit through the film's 88 drawn-out minutes again. The DVD also includes a 'making of' feature and an interview with the film's writer Sven Hughes - both of which, for some reason, I decided to give a miss. Funny that!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Action fun 16 April 2010
By Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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What you'll get out of this film depends what you are really after. If you just want a bit of on screen candy (present in the ever so sweet Rachel Taylor), a title that has nothing to think about as well as pretty standard film characters with heavily intense combat sequences then this title will do it for you.

Whilst it does start off a little slow it pretty soon picks up pace as the viewer becomes more engaged with not only the characters but the chaos that they're going to unleash upon themselves by abusing the advanced military hardware. The main thing that perhaps people will notice is the similarity of a number of film plots such as Staying Alive and the recent Gerard Butler film "The Gamer." All in a good bit of fun provided its not taken seriously or looked into too deeply.
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4.0 out of 5 stars "..VERY COOL.."
This is a pretty cool sci-fi/horror film with a great story and decent characters! It has a hint of Gamer and a few other films but has lots of originality thrown in, worth... Read more
Published 12 months ago by S. Drury
1.0 out of 5 stars RUBBISH!
If you like playing video games then this is a must for you,if you dont simply dont buy it I wished I hadnt.You have read the film review so you know what to expect. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Del
4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad !
The movies pretty fun.. good action good story.. mediocre kill scenes.. not bad at all for the price and a first time watch !
Published 21 months ago by Dr. Horror
2.0 out of 5 stars COMPUTER GAME
THE FILM IS ABOUT A GROUP OF PEOPLE GOING INTO A GAME WHERE A GHOST IS LOOKING FOR VENGENCE.BUY A COMPUTER GAME INSTEAD,ANOTHER POOR BRITISH HORROR MADE IN IRELAND.
Published 22 months ago by V. Pykett
2.0 out of 5 stars Boring
Boring plot, poor characters and lame action. I loved it!!

No I didn't really, it wasn't a complete loss but there are thousands of better action thrillers out... Read more
Published on 19 April 2011 by Road Apple
4.0 out of 5 stars Virtual Revenge
!!!WARNING. MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!!!

Computer whizz Tom(Sean Faris) lures some very willing victims to an abandoned Military Prison to play along with his extremely... Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2011 by Mr. Jonathon T. Beckett
2.0 out of 5 stars Average
I was expecting a good sci-fi movie/supernatural. This film is distinctly average. The plot is basically soldiers being trained using virtual reality techniques. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2010 by Freespirit
2.0 out of 5 stars LOW BUDGET - WEAK MOVIE
I'm afraid after 45 minutes I lost interest in this low budget, poorly produced/directors farce which is increibly boring and dull. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2010 by R. G. Williams
3.0 out of 5 stars Not great but not terrible either
I always look forward to British horror films, particularly low-budget independent productions, because they tend to be so much more effective than their American peers. Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2010 by Mr. Ian Thomas
3.0 out of 5 stars Got what I expected - mediocre film.
It always worries me when a film is released straight to DVD or I can not remember it being at my local cinema, and when the main actors listed on the posters and covers need to... Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2010 by A. J. Parkes
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