Ex Machina

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Ex Machina

R

2015

1h 48m

Sci-Fi

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

04/05/2024

4.5/5

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

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Kjerstin Johnson

Bitch Media

01/27/2021

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.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

05/28/2016

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

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

Jan 12

4.5/5

A heady, challenging philosophy lesson feels more relevant today than it did 10 years ago.

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Joseph Tomastik

Loud and Clear Reviews

10/06/2024

5/5

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.

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JD Duran

InSession Film

08/02/2024

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

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Matt

03/28/2024

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

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John S.

@ohreally 7h

For the storyline and beautiful style it wins it’s score. It’s simply not something I’d watch again. Too many problems with realism and the jumps the film makes you try and believe.

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odysseas L.

@odysseas 5d

Cynical, accurate, and apt description of a tormented sociopathic genius and a lonely guy

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Tony S

@RT22145614 5d

The first scene is self-explanatory, but after that we are drawn into a bit of mystery. After being dropped off by a helicopter and finding his way to his benefactor's home, Caleb is met by Ethan, the reclusive CEO of his company who lives on a gigantic estate. The reason that Caleb has been brought to this home and estate is so that he can participate in a Turing test with Ava, a human-looking robot. He points out to Ethan that this isn't a true Turing test since he knows that Ava is a robot, but that doesn't matter to Ethan. What matters to Ethan is learning about the intelligence of the robot that he created. During a power outage, Ava warns Caleb not to trust Ethan. Caleb reveals to Ava that Ethan brought him to her to see whether or not she has consciousness. In our AI world, this movie asks some important questions.

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din D.

@L1J2K3 Feb 28

This movie is a mixed bag. In the beginning had very robotic dialogue but it weirdly formed into more fluid dialogue, not sure if I liked this although. Almost had a complete powerhouse ending but dumbed it down a bit much. A fine movie overall but not super defining.

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Bee O.

@_NoEbert Feb 22

Great movie, it’s a slow burn though.

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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
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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