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      Ex Machina

      2014, Sci-fi/Mystery & thriller, 1h 48m

      288 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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      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. Read critic reviews

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      Ex Machina (2014)

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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.

      • Rating: R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Sexual References|Some Violence)

      • Genre: Sci-fi, Mystery & thriller, Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Alex Garland

      • Producer: Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich

      • Writer: Alex Garland

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

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      • Box Office (Gross USA): $25.4M

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      • Distributor: A24

      • Production Co: DNA Films

      • Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat

      • Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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      • Nov 28, 2017

        A very unique and clever take on the AI story, All the way through the film there's sort of a unsettling feel of what is happening and that's mostly down to the fact that it's amazingly acted by all the cast, There's no action it's all story driven but we get that intrigued with what we are seeing it didn't need any, We never know how it will all play out in the end and it's more than enough to keep us entertained.

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      • Jun 29, 2017

        Elegantly profound sci-fi fable with just three characters: a whiz kid programmer who wins a competition to visit his tech genius employer's isolated estate, and is thrilled to discover that his purpose is to test the authenticity of a newly developed artificial intelligence named Ava. I really appreciate how the filmmakers have a story to tell and stick to it without adding unnecessary subplots, which is not to say there is a lack of intrigue: the compound experiences strange power outages, Ava issues ominous warnings about her creator when the cameras are briefly down, and hints that everyone seems to harbor their own secret agenda are craftily sprinkled in. Don't be misled into thinking this is a white-knuckle futuristic thriller, even though there are thematic echoes of Blade Runner and the limited CGI on display is jaw-droppingly realistic. In truth, this story is too philosophical and brain-engaging for many people. That's OK, they have a slew of Transformers movies they can watch instead, but thankfully every once in a while we get an Ex Machina.

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      • Dec 04, 2016

        Alex Garland makes the most of a test with Ex Machina. For an entire 100 minutes, the plot manages to keep a high level of intrigue while playing a mind twist. The pace is moderate, which is fitting for what transpires, and the limited cast makes it easy to build them up. The combination of the isolation factor and the high tech housing make the setting a delight to the eyes. The costumes and visuals also live up to expectations. Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, and Alicia Vikander all share the screen time equally and effectively. The latter makes for an interesting artificial intelligence. Ex Machina makes it as a sci-fi thriller. Take the test and enjoy the ride.

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      • Jun 18, 2016

        See more reviews like this at chrisbreviews.blogspot.com The screenplay of this movie is excellent and the plot moves along at a brisk pace, maintaining a thick atmosphere of uncertainty and distrust, which really keeps viewers hooked. There's a great deal of character misdirection and plot twists, leaving audiences never quite knowing where they stand or what will happen next. This carries through to the ending, which is pretty brutal... The movie is presented in stages of Caleb's sessions with Ava; and with each session the plot escalates and the intricate web of lies is unravelled more. It keeps viewers engaged and one the edge of their seats despite lack of action sequences. It doesn't need them. It additionally pauses for some quite beautiful scenes but with the flick of a switch turns abruptly dark. Ex Machina has a very small cast with just 3 main characters. Any other characters are considered extras. But the performances were solid. Oscar Isaac as the enigmatic CEO Nathan was convincing in his laid-back facade with deep-seeded brutality, Alicia Vikander mastered the role of robot Ava still becoming accustomed to her life and interactions with others, and Domhnall Gleeson was brilliant as a timid employee in the company of his hero, before switching to a cunning and suspicious renegade. Due to the minimal quantity of characters, Director Alex Garland can explore each one more deeply and meticulously. Some genres intertwined in this masterpiece include thriller, drama, science fiction, romance, and light humour. And a film like this is riddled with complex themes and messages that will linger on the mind long after the credits roll. These include love, deception, death, dangers of technology, power, and equality. This movie is a real thinker. While abundantly positive, this movie has its downfalls, however minimal. Viewers should firstly regard the rating and make a judgement based on that; this movie is quite dark in nature as well as containing full frontal nudity of women. It's not for everyone. This also applies to the fact that action junkies may grow bored. This movies' core message may be confronting and make this film seem overwhelmingly negative. Don't see this if you're looking for a happy experience! To conclude, I really enjoyed this film; probably one of 2015's best. It isn't for everyone and is quite dark but I personally was thoroughly intrigued and I'm sure everyone else will be too. Needless to say, Ex Machina is hardly a cliche Hollywood film.

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