As a technology thriller writer, my recent movie reviews include "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Robocop (2014)," and now "The Machine" (2013). Directed by Caradog W. James, "The Machine" explores the ethical dilemmas of AI development through the story of Vincent (Toby Stephens), who works for the British Ministry of Defense and creates an AI modeled after the deceased scientist Ava (Caity Lotz) to help his sick daughter. Despite strong performances and visual nods to sci-fi classics like "Blade Runner," the film falters in resolving its numerous plot threads and philosophical questions, ultimately presenting an engaging yet flawed sci-fi narrative.