A young programmer is selected to participate in a breakthrough experiment in artificial intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a breathtaking female A.I.
Director: Alex Garland (writer of 28 Days Later and Dredd)
Starring: Oscar Isaac, Alicia Vikander, Domhnall Gleeson
Ex Machina is a bold, elaborate fountain of knowledge regarding technology, AI and what could become with its advancement. Caleb (Gleeson), after winning a competition and jetting off to the middle of nowhere, is subject to a Turing test. In Layman's terms this means testing a machine's ability to convey human thoughts and emotions, and our reaction to them. He's up against a female robot who's so lifelike it's hard to distinguish the artificial from the human. Her creator, Nathan (Isaac) has spent so much time alone with his creation that he's become incredibly difficult to work out. One moment he's right as rain, the next he's an aggressive alcoholic. Every character (all three of them) is as engaging as the next. Isaac and Gleeson are a battle of morals, holding different opinions about the 'subject' being tested. Neither is right or wrong, but they struggle with their differences. Alicia Vikander is Ava, an absolute sensation. She plays with our minds so much it's hard to comprehend what's real and what isn't. Is this technology possible? Is this what we're to expect in the future? What will happen if it does?
Ex Machina needs to be seen to fully grasp its beauty and cacology. The trailer gives absolutely nothing away, which is divine, because there's so much more Alex Garland has to offer. The 28 Days Later scriptwriter has made an original idea that will be explored after this film's success.
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