War Machine: Alan Ritchson Battles Giant Robot in Netflix Flick

Netflix’s ‘War Machine’ Unleashes Robot Mayhem with Alan Ritchson

Get ready for a dose of pure, unadulterated action! Netflix’s latest offering, War Machine, throws Reacher star Alan Ritchson into the ring against a colossal alien mech, and the results are, as expected, explosive. Directed by Patrick Hughes, known for his work on The Hitman’s Bodyguard, this film promises a high-octane ride that harks back to the glory days of 80s and 90s action blockbusters.

Ritchson on the Front Lines

In War Machine, Ritchson steps into the formidable boots of a character known only as ’81’, a man seemingly built like a brick house, ready to face off against a towering, technologically advanced robot. The film, which premiered on Netflix on March 6th, has been generating buzz for its no-holds-barred approach to action and Ritchson’s undeniable screen presence. During an ‘Honest Interview’ session with director Hughes, the star himself discussed the film’s premise and even entertained some outlandish ‘what if’ scenarios.

Facing Off Against the Unthinkable

When playfully probed about how his character, ’81’, would fare against other pop culture heavyweights, Ritchson didn’t hold back. C3PO? “He would neck that guy. That is a non-event.” Even a swarm of Roombas armed with knives presented a formidable, albeit humorous, challenge. “Those Roombas are as relentless as 81,” Ritchson quipped, before admitting that a robot therapist would be his ultimate downfall. “I would file miserably against a therapist. It’s too much. The shame is too much.”

AI Apocalypse and the Future of Film

The conversation then took a more existential turn, touching upon the growing anxieties surrounding artificial intelligence. “When AI takes over the world, are you afraid they’ll kill you first for making anti-robot propaganda?” was the provocative question posed. Ritchson and Hughes mused on the possibility of AI eventually judging humanity based on its past creations. “I feel like I did. We did literally have this conversation. I was like, you know, there is that belief that in the future when when AI does own every thought and everything we’ve ever made, it exists now only as part of a neural interactive simulation that we’ll all be chosen one by one and seen who’s who’s offended them or not,” Ritchson elaborated, half-jokingly anticipating their own potential demise at the hands of a superintelligent AI.

Nostalgic Action Vibes

Fans of classic action films like Predator and Commando will find a familiar spirit in War Machine. The film embraces a straightforward, action-packed narrative, reminiscent of the era when one-liners were as crucial as the explosions. Hughes even expressed a touch of regret about not including a killer final quip for Ritchson’s character, admitting, “I wish you were there on the day cuz I now I feel now I have regrets that we didn’t do that ourselves.” The director also playfully suggested that a hypothetical spin-off about a dog chewing up Ranger patches could be a fun side-story.

Title Troubles and a Speedy Conclusion

The film’s title, War Machine, naturally brings to mind the Marvel character and Brad Pitt’s 2017 satirical film of the same name. Ritchson humorously claimed they “arm wrestled for it,” adding to the lighthearted tone of the interview. When asked if the movie would be over quickly if the robot could shoot straight, Ritchson acknowledged the film’s relentless pacing, which leaves little room for error from its robotic antagonist.

Whether War Machine delivers the full cinematic punch it promises remains to be seen, but with Alan Ritchson at the helm and a clear nod to beloved action tropes, Netflix is betting on a crowd-pleasing spectacle. The film is available for streaming now, so prepare for a showdown that’s anything but subtle.

Source: Honest Interviews | War Machine (YouTube)