The living legend himself, The Machine, is set to storm into your homes via Blu-ray and DVD. The fiery comedy ‘The Machine’, spotlighting Bert Kreischer and Mark Hamill as an embattled father-son pair grappling with the Russian mob, is slated for release on Blu-ray and DVD on August 15, 2023. The film draws its narrative from Kreischer’s stand-up act, presenting a dramatized version of the comedian addressing a joke he became renowned for a decade ago.
Unveiled in theaters this past May, ‘The Machine’ trails the exploits of Bert Kreischer, a stand-up comedian infamous as The Machine. His most popular routine narrates an actual encounter from his college trip to Russia, where an inebriated Kreischer inadvertently tangled with the Russian mafia. Now, 23 years later, the past haunts him as he and his father, portrayed by Hamill, are abducted and sent back to Russia to answer for a transgression committed two decades prior. Forced into a corner, Kreischer and his father must battle their way to freedom from the mafia’s clutches, reliving the wild shenanigans of his younger self, depicted by Jimmy Tatro. In their struggle against the Russian mob, the pair must also reconcile their strained relationship.
Extra Features and Plenty More
The physical edition of the film will boast a variety of bonus content, featuring a ‘Bert’s Big Bash – Premiere Party’ special, ‘Bert, Bruised & Brawlin’: The Action of The Machine’, outtakes, bloopers, deleted scenes, ‘The Making of The Machine’, and ‘The Cast of The Machine’. Alongside the Blu-ray and DVD release, a digital version of the film will also be rolled out. Each Blu-ray and DVD copy will contain a digital code for the movie and the additional content.
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Peter Atencio directs ‘The Machine’, which draws inspiration from Burt Kreischer’s stand-up act. The script is penned by Kevin Biegel and Scotty Landes. The film’s production team includes Bert Kreischer, LeeAnn Kreischer, Judi Marmel, Cale Boyter, and Peter Atencio, while Jay Ashenfelter and Philip Waley serve as executive producers. Besides Kreischer, Hamill, and Tatro, the cast features Iva Babić, Stephanie Kurtzuba, and Jessica Gabor. ‘The Machine’ is rated R for intense violence, strong language, substance use, and some sexual references and has a runtime of 112 minutes.
‘The Machine’ will be available to buy on Blu-ray and DVD starting August 15, 2023. You can catch a glimpse of the film’s red band trailer below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about comedy
When will ‘The Machine’ be released on Blu-ray and DVD?
‘The Machine’ will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 15, 2023.
Who are the main actors in ‘The Machine’?
The main actors in ‘The Machine’ are Bert Kreischer and Mark Hamill, who portray a father-son duo in the comedy.
Is ‘The Machine’ based on a true story?
‘The Machine’ is based on Bert Kreischer’s comedy routine, which includes a real-life intersection he had with the Russian mafia during a college trip to Russia. However, the film presents a fictionalized version of events.
What special features are included in the Blu-ray and DVD release?
The Blu-ray and DVD release of ‘The Machine’ includes special features such as ‘Bert’s Big Bash – Premiere Party’, ‘Bert, Bruised & Brawlin’: The Action of The Machine’, outtakes, bloopers, deleted scenes, ‘The Making of The Machine’, and ‘The Cast of The Machine’.
What is the rating and runtime of ‘The Machine’?
‘The Machine’ is rated R for strong violence, pervasive language, drug use, and some sexual references. The film has a runtime of 112 minutes.
More about comedy
- Official Trailer for ‘The Machine’
- Bert Kreischer’s Comedy Routine
- IMDb Page for ‘The Machine’
- Official Website for ‘The Machine’
- Mark Hamill’s Official Website
