Ex Machina

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Ex Machina

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Released Apr 24, 2015

1h 48m

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Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson) a programmer at a huge Internet company, wins a contest that enables him to spend a week at the private estate of Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac), his firm's brilliant CEO. When he arrives, Caleb learns that he has been chosen to be the human component in a Turing test to determine the capabilities and consciousness of Ava (Alicia Vikander), a beautiful robot. However, it soon becomes evident that Ava is far more self-aware and deceptive than either man imagined.

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Critics Consensus

Ex Machina leans heavier on ideas than effects, but it's still a visually polished piece of work -- and an uncommonly engaging sci-fi feature.

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

...the brilliance of the film is the way we become Garland’s Turing Test subjects.

Rated: 4.5/5

Apr 5, 2024

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Kjerstin Johnson

Bitch Media

I enjoyed watching the small cast of characters conspire with and against one another within the confines of a chillingly beautiful and remote techno-bunker.

Jan 27, 2021

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

A crackling good entertainment, a brainy science fiction picture executed in a clean, concise style, with a narrative as logical as it is unpredictable.

May 28, 2016

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Joseph Tomastik

Loud and Clear Reviews

It not only takes place right on that blurred line between human and AI, but also portrays the exact point where it’s finally crossed.

Rated: 5/5

Oct 6, 2024

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JD Duran

InSession Film

Ex Machina is one of the more brilliant artificial intelligence movies I've seen in quite some time.

Aug 2, 2024

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

I’ve seen Ex Machina four times now, and every time it felt like a completely different movie. Alex Garland has created a new favorite of mine in the sci-fi genre...

Aug 2, 2024

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Matt

Al. Robots. Need I say more? Absolutely loved seeing this in IMAX Laser. Fully packed auditorium.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/28/24

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Melvin L

BORing .....................

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/03/24

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Gareth v

A superb debut as a director by Garland in this smart AI thriller that builds tension with it's remote setting and sly genius of its antagonist. A movie of style and smarts. One of 2014's best movies.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/30/24

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Jay W

This is an intelligent, thought provoking story about AI, human connections and what makes up life. Oscar Isaac does an excellent job as Nathan, the eccentric tech billionaire. He can be cool and collected one minute and completely unhinged the next. He is a man that is hard to get a read on, both chill, yet one that you would never dare to betray. In fact, the acting all around is top notch. I admire how much the film was able to with its limited budget. Its CGI rightfully won the Oscar for best visual effects, with a meager 15 million, it was a steal compared to the other nominees. The movie and the characters intelligently discuss a lot of great profound topics. The movie creates a good sense of unease and menace with its setting and characters. But it doesn't do much beyond that. It is only these 4 characters in the one setting the whole time. And most of the movie just consists of talking about their A. I. invention. That's all it is. Nothing more, nothing less. On the positive, it is a good 1hr 43-minute runtime. But I feel they don't do much beyond just discussing it. It has a very good ending, and it is well put together. The movie tackles a lot of profound topics, but it doesn't go much beyond that. Still a good time, just know what you're getting in to.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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3D W

Deep, created by a genius

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/08/24

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Garrett B

A solid sci-fi thriller

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/03/24

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Synopsis

Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson) a programmer at a huge Internet company, wins a contest that enables him to spend a week at the private estate of Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac), his firm's brilliant CEO. When he arrives, Caleb learns that he has been chosen to be the human component in a Turing test to determine the capabilities and consciousness of Ava (Alicia Vikander), a beautiful robot. However, it soon becomes evident that Ava is far more self-aware and deceptive than either man imagined.

Director: Alex Garland
Producer: Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich
Screenwriter: Alex Garland
Distributor: A24
Production Co: DNA Films
Rating: R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Sexual References|Some Violence)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 24, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 28, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $25.4M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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