Easter Stream Binge #3

The third film in the Easter Stream Binge of 2026 is a Netflix film called War Machine starring Alan Ritchson.

This has been on my Netflix queue for quite a while and this was a good opportunity to finally get a chance to watch it. This film was a fun, action movie that felt like an amalgamation of War of the Worlds and Predator.

In fact, there was not a lot of original material in the movie, as most of the beats were things that we have seen in other movies. Still, the film has some exciting moments and places Alan Ritchson, who starred in Reacher on Prime, smack dab in the center of the action film.

Ritchson played a recruit in a grueling boot camp to become a ranger. Given number 81, he approached the training with a dedication unseen, but his own tragic backstory crippling his mental health. Despite his objections, 81 is placed in charge of a unit in the final drill of the camp, a simulated mission into the wilderness to destroy an aircraft and rescue its pilot. Problem was that during this training, mechanical war machines arrive from space to begin an invasion of the earth.

The switch from personal military drama to sci-fi action was awkward, but Ritchson does a solid job as the tough lead hero. This character could have easily been played by an Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallone in previous decades.

While this has little new in it, it is still a fun watch and has some cool action that was worth watching. With this on Netflix, it is an easy film to enjoy.

3.5 stars