The plot is simple enough. Caleb wins a competition to go and spend a week with the CEO of the company he works for. only to find out once hers there. he is actually taking part in a Turing Test to see if the A.I the CEO is working on can feel thought and consciences despite being an A.I and also asks the question of what happens when he are able to create artificial life and it be able to have a consciences. Its simple but feels very similar to Frankenstein's monster. Just that its modernized.
With its small cast and claustrophobic environment. Ex-Machina does really well at building up tensions in its scenes as well as the interactions between the characters feel very important and this is backed up with some amazing Visual effects on Ava. Overall the CGI and visuals are a pleasure to look which in turn help set up the tension in certain scenes.
However, that is about the extent of the film being enjoyable. Ex-Machina is a niche film. meaning if you enjoy similar films such as Chappie, or even the old Frankenstein films. you'll enjoy it. If you love sci-fi films that aren't all action then its suited for you too. However the film sometimes tries to be audacious and it comes off as being flat. Especially with the ending where the twist they go for ends up coming across as a twist for the sake of a twist. ruining for film to some degree.
If u can look past its flaws. Ex-Machina is well worth a watch for Fans of Sci-Fi films. Or those who happen to find it 1 day on Netflix. Its worth it just for the visuals themselves. Despite the flaws, Its still a reasonable watch for Alex garland's Debut film.
Score: 7/10
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