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Ex Machina

Ex Machina

2015
Drama, Sci-fi
1h 48m
Caleb, a coder at the world's largest internet company, wins a competition to spend a week at a private mountain retreat belonging to Nathan, the reclusive CEO of the company. But when Caleb arrives at the remote location he finds that he will have to participate in a strange and fascinating experiment in which he must interact with the world's first true artificial intelligence, housed in the body of a beautiful robot girl. (imdb)
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Ex Machina

2015
Drama, Sci-fi
1h 48m
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Rated 13 May 2015
85
86th
I started questioning if I was a robot maybe on the way back home because this is a deep movie that makes me think deep thoughts but then I farted and robots can't fart! BUT I then remembered I saw Bicentennial Man and I'm still screaming. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp8dt2lRwi8)
Rated 10 May 2015
75
74th
Caleb says in an early scene that a good AI not only is good at chess but, more importantly, knows that it's playing chess. That it turns out that he himself does not recognize that he is a pawn in a game gives Ex Machina a surprising bite. The film is a deconstruction of gender roles, with one man treating Ava like an object to be controlled, the other imagining himself as her white knight and savior -- and both men pay dearly for their transgressions. Also, that dance scene is amazing.
Rated 25 Jun 2018
77
83rd
One of the qualities I look for in a woman is transparency but this is ridiculous. I've had some pretty good conversations with some pretty attractive ladies but I've never had one that immediately led me to believe that I should sellout my own species to impress her. Alright, a couple times I would've sold out my species, but they were, like, really pretty girls.
Rated 27 May 2015
70
65th
I thought this was going to be so much better. Garland's film kept my attention, but it lost my interest due to the blandness of the writing which resorts to and settles for basic genre tactics (Who's real? Who's conning whom?). But while the scipt is disappointingly rudimentary and ultimately sorely lacking in thematic meat, the cinematography and the visual effects are good, and the talented Vikander gives a very strong performance as Ava.
Rated 29 Mar 2019
94
79th
This was very good. It isn't a very uplifting movie, but it's a solid pinnacle for sci/fi. Quite original and very well made. The story is twisty and fairly unpredictable (when it isn't predictable) and I thought the actors all did their parts really well. I personally appreciated the simple yet realistic CGI. Quite detailed and competently made. For sure worth a watch if you like sci/fi.
Rated 27 Nov 2020
95
91st
The logic breaks down towards the very end, but up until then this is a great film with a lot to say about our relationship with technology and with each other. Fantastic performances from all involved.
Rated 17 May 2015
95
97th
I look forward to Oscar Isaac's dance scene winning every Oscar this year. I really loved this movie. As 2015 is becoming the year of artificial intelligence, I think this will probably end up being the best one. I loved the moral questions it raised, and how it wasn't obvious who was playing who.
Rated 06 Feb 2015
8
76th
Ex Machina is such a welcome contribution to the Sci/Fi genre and I hope it receives the credit and recognition it deserves. I believe this will be a Sci/Fi that with age and repeated viewings will be appreciated more and more. I was compelled throughout, countless searching questions about AI are asked and the whole experience leaves you to ponder and reflect on. Oscar Isaac & Alicia Vikander are both superb and it's clear to see that Alex Garland has a promising filmmaking career ahead of him.
Rated 08 Dec 2015
74
79th
If the main characters spent as much time asking the AI questions as they did drinking imported beer in the kitchenette, maybe they would have seen that ending coming.
Rated 26 May 2015
82
86th
Ex Machina isn't a film focused on expensive action-packed effects or highly convoluted plot devices, but rather on questioning our notion of self and how we might relate to an artificial life-form with the same sort of self awareness. Its depth is contained within the build, rather than the denouement, which is a testament to its well built triangular relationship. The characters of Ex Machina are at the forefront rather than being mere vehicles for climatic action, which is quite refreshing.
Rated 26 Apr 2015
73
42nd
It's missing something. Perhaps it's psychological depth, something human. We get the broad strokes and the ideas. But the fact that it's so contained and in such a strange setting makes it difficult to comprehend the state of the world outside. Solid acting. Honestly, it could work as a stage play, or even better as a television series.
Rated 11 May 2015
91
98th
Fantastic thought piece. As we inch ever nearer to AI, the films that deal with its potential problems seem to be getting better and scarier.
Rated 14 May 2015
58
61st
A thrilling and funny and horrifying and thoughtful and well-acted and well-directed addition to the sci-fi genre that stumbles in the last few minutes. The film briefly but noticeably falls off in quality (and logic) to get the Twilight Zone ending Garland wants. But although he's solidifying his reputation as a genre writer who doesn't know how to carry his masterpieces across the finish line, he may have just created a reputation as a talented director.
Rated 19 May 2015
9
93rd
It makes you question what the hell is going on the entire run time and I was never right so I loved it for that. I thought for sure Gleeson was an AI but I guess I was a bit naive because he thought that too. Alicia Vikander looks a bit like Rebecca from Banshee, more of her please. Not surprised that the guy who wrote Sunshine, a brilliant movie, wrote this as well. Really lived up to the hype
Rated 19 May 2015
79
91st
Mesmerizing movie from Garland that intrigues from the very first second with its lingering and obsessive pace. An intelligent script, full of philosophical subtext that all probably derived from the question; Can machine have consciousness? There's quality in every detail on this movie, from the production design to the score. But a lot rests on the shoulders of the actors who needs to hide what's going on while still managing to engage and seduce the audience, which Vikander does so perfectly.
Rated 15 Jun 2015
55
53rd
Some effort is expended at making the dialogue seem "conceptual", not totally without success, despite the familiarity of the theme, but it's all a bit too prosaic (which is why the dancing scene stands out), and it loses steam somewhat as it becomes increasingly clear that the conclusion will resemble a kind of slightly quasi-feminist ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST. While others will no doubt disagree, for me HER renders this movie (and several others) superfluous.
Rated 16 Jul 2015
91
91st
Alicia Vikander was mesmerizing as the exquisite AI robot beauty. Every scene with her was a treat. I also enjoyed the performance from Domhnall Gleeson. The CGI was flawless and the sets and settings were good. Music and production quality was great. The story was mostly clever. Dialog was uneven. Immersive and engaging. She was self aware, cunning and cold hearted. There are several haunting moments. I eager await Ex Machina part 2.
Rated 05 Mar 2016
95
96th
Beautiful. Unsettling. Some dismiss 'Ex Machina' for an admittedly clichéd plot twist introduced in the third act. The joke is on them. I can't think of a title more effortlessly applying moral and philosophical implications to a tense ménage à trois. The seductive Ava embodies both a clever dissection of heteronormative masculinity, and the abstract discussion of artificial intelligence. But who am I kidding? Half of the cast is in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'. Mind. Blown.
Rated 17 Jan 2017
79
82nd
Interesting themes, good pacing and beautifully shot. Hits a lot of uncommon sci fi themes and has things to ponder after the movie has ended.
Rated 24 Jan 2015
96
99th
EM asks some searching questions about 'AI' in a brilliantly tense, enjoyable, mesmerising and unpredictable film. Isaacs & Vikander are superb. The lighting, set design, special effects and script simply perfect. "Would you know if an AI was manipulating you, lying to you?", "Would mankind be able to keep AIs like slaves?". We are asked to perform a "reverse" Turing test on Eva. "Can we interact with a gorgeous, flirtatious "woman" but STILL remember she is a moral free "robot"?" Terrific film
Rated 27 Apr 2015
89
90th
Creepy and beautiful and emotional and funny. It's a great science-fiction film, and a great feminist film, and a great showcase of Oscar Isaac being one of the best performers out there today. I still need to unpack a lot more of it to be able to solidly talk subtextually, but the fact that there's enough going on to leave me both able to and wanting to is plenty to make me love it. "Fuckin' unreal."
Rated 29 Apr 2015
75
75th
Oscar Isaac is tha shit. Everyone else is great, too. The focused approach to the A.I./morality narrative is refreshing, and the design of the film is a sight to behold.
Rated 30 Apr 2015
70
91st
This felt fresh after all the superhero films and sequels, and it's definitely one of the best scifi films of 2010's. Alicia Vikander is great as Ava and so is Oscar Isaac as the eccentric billionaire / IT guru Nathan. The film greatly utilizes its limited locations and contrasts the isolated research facility with the breathtaking vistas outside. My only real gripe is that the film should have ended 5 min earlier as the remaining scenes didn't add anything to the mix.
Rated 01 May 2015
87
80th
A thoughtful & compelling examination of the ethics behind what it would mean 2 actually create artificial intelligence w/ a particularly self-absorbed, but all-too plausible visionary as the creator. The performances are great, the characters intelligent & occasionally surprising (the dance is an interesting left turn), the look is memorable & even though I have no idea why the hero gets locked in, the film & its sweet-faced, (not so) vulnerable robot prisoner stayed with me.
Rated 03 May 2015
75
81st
yeah, it's good. but how a plot with basically one setting and 3 characters can end up being story-driven is somewhat puzzling to me. there's a lot of atypical and implausible behavior needed for it to work, especially from the supposed genius nathan. oscar isaac is just too flashily written and way too negligent and clueless for a brilliant mind. he seems more like the caretaker who's having a good time partying with robots while the nerdy super-coder is out on vacation.
Rated 11 May 2015
67
67th
We may wangle all sort of meaning off the ending, but whatever school of thought we highlight (feminism, evolutionism, moralism), it will remain cerebral, because emotionally the film betrays our trust, and switches the focal point from the human to the machine. And there's no there there.
Rated 24 May 2015
90
90th
Well written intense little sci fi that will have you wondering if the human race will eventually replace itself by AI and simultaneously worrying over who's tracking your pornhub search history. One of this year's best so far.
Rated 27 May 2015
5
69th
Lacking any thematic or narrative surprises, or characters and relationships with any air of reality, Ex Machina disappoints on pretty much every front. It features a predictable and overdone premise and a plot that had me yawning half way through. Still, it would be unfair to call this a failure - it's beautifully shot, edited and acted.
Rated 15 Jun 2015
70
71st
A familiar subject among sci-fi fans done nicely with good effects and acting but inconsistent characters and too easy plot tricks (blackouts). People say it's a twist but is not, not because the genius who creates the A.I. is an easy going millionaire drunk bearded man living in the middle of nowhere means it has a twist on the A.I. subject, but it does makes the film more enjoyable to watch
Rated 25 Oct 2015
87
88th
Wow. The acting is great and its a simple beauty of a film to look at. The cast and the script make it so thrilling that they take you out of a house with only 4 characters you feel the worldwide scope of its themes. Quiet yet pulse pounding. Fabulous and interesting soundtrack. I for one loved the ending.
Rated 09 Nov 2015
80
96th
Looks like Caleb could use a Deus Ex Machina right about now!
Rated 10 Nov 2015
80
62nd
For a movie with no pages this was a real page turner.
Rated 04 Jan 2016
82
76th
aka The Adventures of Bro Dameron
Rated 14 Jan 2016
90
92nd
One of the best sci-fi movies in recent memory. This is a deep, beautiful, and most of all truly eerie film with brilliant performances all around. Alex Garland is a master of tone - this has some incredibly creepy scenes and LOTS of themes are explored without the movie ever feeling like it's trying to take on too much at once. So yeah, definitely recommended for any genre fans. I loved it.
Rated 18 Jan 2016
79
67th
It's the one where a sexy robot has to pass the Bechdel test. The ending would have been better if she took the guy's skin and yelled "GAME OVER" while slamming the door on him.
Rated 01 Jul 2016
80
86th
Almost lands smack in the middle of the sweet spot between intelligent hard sci-fi and engaging drama.I say almost, because the dialogue isn't particularly well written (or more to the point, there's too little of it), which is problematic when most of the drama stems from the three characters' interaction. That being said: a gorgeous, well acted and wonderfully somber piece of sci-fi.
Rated 13 Feb 2017
89
95th
Wonderful sci-fi! Excellent performances from Gleeson, Issac and Vikander. Visually fascinating and the score is perfect. I loved the dark places it goes to and found the ending very satisfying. I have a feeling this one will continue to grow into an all time favourite.
Rated 14 Dec 2017
50
42nd
A slightly longer and sub par Black Mirror episode.
Rated 07 Mar 2018
5
91st
"...and God created woman." Isaac's amoral tech-bro seeks to inflate his own ego with the ultimate act of creation, and in doing so opens a Pandora's Box beyond even his own imagination. It's equally deft as a sci-fi mind bender, a bottle horror film, a commentary on gender roles, and a criticism of technocapitalism; it is, in fact, as irreducibly complex as about any film I've seen.
Rated 20 Jul 2018
83
77th
It loses a couple of points for being kinda male gaze-y and not being nearly critical enough during it's exploration of gender, but overall it's the best science-fiction film I've seen since Arrival. It has an intelligent script which raises important philosophical questions and a tight, efficient directorial style that very effectively creates tension and a sense of unease.
Rated 26 Jan 2015
8
92nd
Atmospheric cinematography and visuals create a tense and claustrophobic feel to this thought provoking film. Mid way through I thought that it was turning into a bit of a male fantasy but the end didn't disappoint.
Rated 08 Feb 2015
86
70th
Extremely compelling dystopian sci-fi that also draws heavily from the psych-thriller genre. The closest big-screen analogue to the wonderful Black Mirror we're likely to get anytime soon. Gleeson, Isaacs and Vikander do wonderful work with what is primarily a three-hander, investing heavily in their complex roles. A twisty, exciting ride.
Rated 14 Apr 2015
100
99th
It's a rare film that leaves me as excited as Ex Machina did. It's even rarer that I won't find any issues with it. Both of these two things occurred here. Ex Machina is a modern sci-fi masterpiece, and it's something that I want to see again as soon as possible. It establishes Alex Garland as a director to watch -- cinephiles already knew he was a top-notch screenwriter -- and is something that won't leave your mind for days to come.
Rated 19 Apr 2015
78
75th
I'm not a huge fan of scripts that implore audiences to make guesses about its twists or characters' scheming, but Ex Machina has so many other great qualities that this fault can be overlooked.
Rated 25 Apr 2015
80
90th
A great, perfectly laid out AI movie that manages to beat a dead horse back to life while making a point about modern social relations. With the advent of the AI, we can finally take the technocrat ideals to their conclusion and do away with the human, marred by petty emotions, and have true rational actors that justify a capitalist society. No more feeling bad about leaving behind tools no longer useful, even if they might bear a face.
Rated 26 Apr 2015
7
67th
An over-emphasis on cool and some truly painful dialogue between Nathan and Caleb makes this far less compelling than it could have been, so what you get is much more of a mystery-thriller than anything else. Seeing how this was written/directed by the guy who wrote 28 Days Later, this makes sense. However, the "sessions" with Ava are often really great, and there are moments (I can think of several) where you can tell this movie is (or could have been?) special.
Rated 29 Apr 2015
90
90th
This is a smart, yet easily approachable sci-fi film. The first two thirds of the film are a little slow, but the cold atmosphere and pace really make the last third stand out. The last third is like a release for the suppressed emotional tension that has been building the rest of the film. Oscar Isaac (a jack of all trades) gives an excellent performance, Gleeson turns in a surprisingly good performance as well, and writer/director Alex Garland more than delivers in his debut film.
Rated 29 Apr 2015
89
80th
It's as if Kanye West started making movies! And that's a good thing! This intelligent, scattered, paranoid, arrogant & thoughtful picture is a captivating treat. Writer/director Alex Garland takes influences from Tarkovsky & Roeg and creates a moody, humane and contemplative sci-fi flick. It deserves comparisons to contemporaries like Moon or Under the Skin. My one minor complaint is that the resolution/ending of the film isn't as satisfying, creative, or impactful as the rest of the film.
Rated 30 Apr 2015
83
82nd
I can get behind a film where the core message is to appreciate art and life for the beauty rather than soullessly analyzing the components non-stop.
Rated 30 Apr 2015
84
67th
A software engineer at a major Internet company (Domhnall Gleeson) is summoned to the CEO's (Oscar Isaac) secluded home to test a new form of AI, the humanoid Ava (Alicia Vikander). He and Ava soon form a bond, which for him becomes obsessive, and she warns him the CEO is not to be trusted. Superbly crafted sci-fi thriller, expertly acted by its three leads, sharply written and directed by Alex Garland. Gleaming cinematography and production design. The ending doesn't quite hold up, however.
Rated 01 May 2015
60
69th
Good, quality sci-fi that held my interest with ideas and plot without resorting to endless action sequences (I'm looking at you "I, Robot"!)
Rated 11 May 2015
90
96th
Superb. Excellent performances, flawless CG, and a provocative and intense script that inspires and provokes without being heavy-handed or (too) pretentious. Scenery and music played brilliant supporting roles.
Rated 11 May 2015
77
84th
Great music. Great dancing. :D
Rated 12 May 2015
85
85th
A crafty bit of work that treads well-worn ground with philosophical discussions about consciousness, and the shaky boundary between AI and our intelligence (among other things, the film asks, "what is human?"), before revealing with a one-two punch that its had a feminist underpinning all along.
Rated 13 May 2015
58
41st
So, it turns out that the reclusive genius dude who lives in a giant smart house and has built himself a lifelike female robot is actually a pretty big creeper. Shockeroo, huh? Despite all the portentous trappings, there's nothing new or especially original here, story-wise. There are a few snazzy visuals from Garland, though, and another great performance from Isaac. The movie's certainly watchable, if never especially profound or innovative.
Rated 15 May 2015
71
50th
The characterization and dialogue are both strangely poor. No serious attempt was made at figuring out how a billionaire and a programmer would act and speak. The story plows through with sheer narrative force rather than with the logic of one event leading to another. We have to suspend disbelief for some comically stupid security. The climax is unsatisfying because of the aforementioned characterization problems. What motivated the CEO, what happens next? We get no real answers.
Rated 15 May 2015
60
39th
A fun enough sci-fi thingy that pays lip service to weighty questions without actually saying anything particularly interesting. She's an AI! Is she a pawn? Is he a pawn?! Who knows? Who cares. It all falls out as predictably unpredictable, and certainly won't blow the mind of anyone who has read a pop sci article about the Turing test but it is well made and well acted and as such worth a look.
Rated 17 May 2015
79
89th
It found a voice; it has a body; now it just needs some "me" time, y'know?
Rated 18 May 2015
45
22nd
shiny on the outside, hollow on the inside.. way below my expectations :(( not smart, not thoughtful, no good movie making. sorry DUDE.. overrated. any viewer may get a message for himself, but there's nothing engrossing or genuine about it. any black mirror episode would do better. there are a bunch of topics to work your head around while watching, but all of them fall short.
Rated 18 May 2015
2
59th
Ex Machina is so close to being classified as a 'good' film, sadly it does fall short on a couple of levels. The running time should have been about 30 minutes longer, as the pacing was quite slow and begged for a deeper layer, let alone more exploration of the characters. EM touches many elements within AI, it just never goes quite deep enough. Some reasoning of the blonde guy was flatout preposterous, white knight galore. It all felt rushed to me. Top notch set design. A decent arthouse film.
Rated 19 May 2015
57
52nd
For most of the film it feels like we're getting ready to delve into some real substance, and unfortunately that goes nowhere. The setpieces and acting are all fine, maybe good, but again, it feels like there's nothing novel here. It might be arrogant to say it, but Ex Machina seems like it should only be entertaining to those that have never considered or thought about it's ideas. To someone that has, it's somewhat old hat. I can appreciate the ending, and wish they'd expanded on it.
Rated 19 May 2015
80
83rd
Mixing an AI story with a world where search engines know everything about how we work is a very good idea, and the Kubrick-lite direction makes good use of it. The fact that Garland makes you spend the whole movie trying to figure out if it's really as clever as it seems to be is just part of the experience.
Rated 20 May 2015
78
65th
Let me just preface this review by stating that I got the biggest architecture-boner over Nathan's house, but I will try not to let that bias the remaining 295 characters I have left to discuss this film. The weird bro/nerd conversations that occur between the men are dreadful, which are luckily overpowered by Vikander's adept performance as AVA. It has so much potential and a compelling story with ties to Prometheus' myth, but fails due to the predictable plot motions and clumsy dialogue.
Rated 15 Jun 2015
80
70th
GHOST-BUSTERS! Da-na-na-na-na-na-na! A Sci-Fi drama complete with dance sequence and Jackson Pollock paintings. Along with a lot of others it seems, I'm very high on the soundtrack and the music that persists throughout, as well as the cinematography which I think are definitely the movie's strengths. The trio of lead performances, excellent, although Gleeson has a few misfires. Alicia Vikander all day every day, though. It admittedly didn't blow me away, but I'm far from disappointed, either.
Rated 15 Aug 2015
9
90th
Molding a familiar concept into a fresh universe, EM is a challenging if perhaps unnerving journey through the possibilities, ethics, and potential perils of artificial intelligence. This has often proven to be a formula for failure when trying to do too much with it, yet Garland has endowed his film with nuances of style, mood and character that are carefully yet seemingly effortlessly modulated to command the viewer's attention. That, or Isaac's sick dance moves are just too cool to resist.
Rated 02 Sep 2015
25
75th
Hey go out into the middle of no where and pick up anyone who just walks up. What are the chances it could be anyone who it's not supposed to be? And because I'm so certain, I'm not going to tell you the person's name or gender because how could this possibly go wrong? Alright see ya, Mike.
Rated 03 Sep 2015
72
58th
The philosophical dialogue could have carried more weight under a better script, with no fault of the actors. It's otherwise a refreshing low-budget, low-key sci-fi film with excellent ideas and visuals - especially AVA.
Rated 02 Nov 2015
80
77th
Interesting tapestry of motives and themes from today's sexual marketplace. Can you blame the beta for his sniveling weak loser actions? Can you blame the AI for its self-serving manipulation? Can you blame the whacky alpha for being a brilliant user/abuser? Interesting take on programming/nurture/character.
Rated 09 Nov 2015
89
92nd
If I were a young, single billionaire Bill Gates, I'd make a bunch of sex robots too. Love Alicia Vikander, and I love seeing her naked. The trailers gave away too much of the film, so the ending was obvious. Gleeson does an admirable job, as well. He's becoming quite the name. And this film just cements Alex Garland as being a great screenwriter.
Rated 12 Dec 2015
80
88th
Man vs. computer. That ending is just perfect! I like these kinds of suspense/thriller movies. I mean, the locations are not vast and the story isnt that complicated, but that means the acting and the suspense needs to be top game! And that's exactly what it is :)
Rated 12 Jan 2016
80
89th
The ending is a little off-key, but that was a result of the rest of the movie being incredibly captivating. The dialogue about search engines was brilliant.
Rated 27 Jan 2016
81
78th
Fantastic remake of Jurassic Park.
Rated 27 Jan 2016
85
93rd
Almost flawless movie to me. So much research went into it and nobody decided to study physical education which led Oscar Isaac's Nathan doing biceps curls to look intimidating. Let him deadlift - it will look better on camera!!!
Rated 14 Mar 2016
76
69th
Really tense and fascinating mix of genuine sci-fi ideas, engaging three-hander drama and great audiovisual design. Unravels in a formulaic way and doesn't really dive super deep into the ideas but really manages to captivate with its cool contained vision and excellent performances. The unhinged dominance of Isaac and the balletic grace of Vikander are like twin dynamite. If I really cared about the oscars I would be so glad this won for special effects.
Rated 20 Apr 2016
92
60th
Quite surprisingly, Ex Machina isn't all effects over substance, as so many of its ilk are these days. It's full of interesting ideas. When it comes down to it, the movie is about humanity's god complex. It's a deftly told tragedy that leaves the viewer with more than a little to think about.
Rated 02 Jun 2016
90
96th
This is a fantastic science fiction film. The script is great and unpredictable. The cast is fantastic with great performances by all 3 leads in this film. I highly recommend this film.
Rated 10 Oct 2016
80
91st
while most of ex machina's ideas have been discussed before, never have they been realized with this kind of artistic flair. A crystal clear script with a good, straight to the point dialogue, impeccably executed by the great cast. Vikander deserves praise for her killer performance. Garland has constructed a masterpiece out of a seemingly exhausted subject.
Rated 01 Jul 2017
85
83rd
A movie with familiar themes, but it excavates small yet novel nuances in the question of morality and the ethics of the creation of artificial intelligence, which find some meaningful parallels in problems of modern sexual politics and the subtleties of patriarchal oppression. The characters are exceedingly well drawn, too, to the point that the viewer's sympathies are in a perpetual state of flux, and working with an understated style and modern design, the well-trodden motifs are kept fresh.
Rated 31 Aug 2017
90
97th
The spirit responsible for the 19th century science fiction monuments like Frankenstein and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde has officially returned.
Rated 05 Feb 2018
86
87th
Excellent film that really makes you question the cold, hard truth that you would probably have sex with a robot.
Rated 07 Feb 2015
78
82nd
The Anti-Her (or The Film Rise of the Machines Should Have Been.) Spins an intriguing, cautionary tale with several (predictable) twists, but loses its identity in the third act.
Rated 15 Mar 2015
85
84th
I think as far as writing this is Garland's most ambitious work, and it's well expressed with sleek cinematography and a cool electronic score. The story structure is nigh-Aristotelean (forgoing unity of time), with really only three characters to speak of, in a manner that permits the themes a lot of breathing room. If it wasn't already obvious that he's the best science fiction creator in film today, it's hard to argue with now.
Rated 21 Apr 2015
85
50th
A film that revitalises the science fiction genre, combining high production value with the high-concept ideas that have seen a resurgence in independent low-fi scifi films. Great cinematography and excellent acting.
Rated 25 Apr 2015
90
93rd
Great story focusing on the growing awareness of the possibilities that might be involved with AI. Didn't see that ending coming, and the Norwegian backdrop really framed the film magnificently. Outstanding performances, especially Isaac (as usual) and the Swedish actress, Alicia Vikander. No comment at this point on the parallels between this and "Her".
Rated 26 Apr 2015
75
85th
A fresh and cynical take on the A.I. genre. The acting is thoroughly impressive and the cinematography stunnigly beautiful. The best sci-fi film in a while.
Rated 26 Apr 2015
80
37th
Viewed April 25, 2015. Decent. The plotting is contrived, and the message is exhausting, but it works due to a very strong aesthetic sense and a wonderfully bold and hilarious performance from Oscar Isaac. If I had to describe it, I'd say it's a lot like if you were to make Her as a thriller, right down to the warmness of the images. That being said, it lacks the depth that makes Her such a great film, so don't expect something so great.
Rated 03 May 2015
83
88th
Very interesting premise and thoughtful story. I agree with thaklos that Gleeson's character could have been better build. The conclusion ended up to have a win-win situation. Or should I say win-win-win though some (expected) surprised occurred.
Rated 04 May 2015
94
97th
A sterile castle of glas with no need for shoes and no windows - Welcome to Google Headquaters! An experimental laboratory for us watching guinea pigs performing tests, while we watch ourselfs watching them. In one word: Cinema! What we see? How men view women and how that view shapes how women view themselfs. Robots that show us what - underneath all the love and social requirments - really urges us. If Kubrick would've made a Rom-Com - it would've looked a bit like this.
Rated 04 May 2015
88
92nd
A beautiful look at the intelligence of humans and the danger of technology. Understandably, some may have qualms with the 3rd act, but everything before it is masterful. The impending sense of dread, paired with gorgeous photography, creates an inspired piece of work.
Rated 04 May 2015
100
90th
The end is a cop out and also makes no sense at all. That said the rest of the film is a breath of fresh air and I loved it. Well shot, well acted, subtle, interesting, engaging. Oscar Isaac is a joy.
Rated 10 May 2015
95
91st
Provocative sci-fi that delves into the nature of relationships - whether it be between male friends, man and technology, or the way women are perceived in a male dominated world. More reminiscent of 70's science fiction such as Solaris or Stalker than anything the genre has seen in the last decade. Won't be for everyone. It's a very subdued character study that takes its time to deliver pay-offs. Stunning directorial debut from 28 Days Later writer Alex Garland.
Rated 11 May 2015
9
92nd
The gorgeous and isolated setting here is mesmerizing, and the contrast between the largely windowless indoors and lush outdoors offers a cool visual aid to the human vs. machine theme that runs throughout. Isaac and the other leads are excellent, and the eerie soundtrack works well with a tight story that gets darker with each scene to create a fantastic sense of growing uneasiness that does falter a bit in a slightly muddled climax. All told, however, this is a great, haunting sci-fi thriller.
Rated 11 May 2015
5
91st
Great scifi is often not about literal science so much as the people involved, like all good stories; by this logic, Ex Machina takes a thriller about testing an AI for conscience and humanity to confront us about men and women power relations. Reactions to it will vary, but it's telling how neither male character seems to regard her as an individual. All the while Garland's directing engages us with personal intimate moments and we soon start calling Ava a she, rather than an it.
Rated 14 May 2015
85
90th
Excellent movie with some great acting. Oscar Isaac is continually moving up in my favourite actor list, he can dance as well. Artificial Intelligence is a scary thing, and this continues to reinforce that idea.
Rated 14 May 2015
80
67th
Thoughtful with a great score. It uses excellent dialogue to ask some nice questions about AI and existence, while it is certainly a great feminist film in the sense that both of the main characters (played well by Isaac and Gleeson, respectively) try to impact her life and she's like, "Nah, fuck it, I'ma look how I want and do what I want." It doesn't quite hit that level of 90 where I was absolutely in love, but it's definitely a smart, humane, beautifully shot and GREAT movie.
Rated 16 May 2015
93
85th
Ex Machina is a fantastic sci-fi movie that actually explores future technology, something lacking in many current sci-fi movies. All the acting is top notch and deserves reward recognition. The direction and editing is fantastic and makes tense scenes tense and romance scenes hopeful. The movie deep and filled with twist hat make me want to watch it again.
Rated 16 May 2015
90
96th
Quite good, thought provoking, somewhat disturbing, and very entertaining is a "not gonna blow anything up" kind of way. I think in the end we learn which character had figured "it" out and it was not who I thought. Very entertaining.
Rated 16 May 2015
70
69th
Black Mirror does it better.
Rated 17 May 2015
75
89th
Very good.
Rated 17 May 2015
80
78th
Wow! Last year I saw three films involving a strange-female-not-human-something seduce male. Her, Under The Skin and now Ex Machina. Together they are like a secret triumvirate. All with their own approach and style but a perfect symbiosis in storytelling. Like the other two I really, really enjoyed this one from start till end.

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