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Ex Machina (15)

Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

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.

More information on this production is available at www.exmachinamovie.co.uk.

The critical consensus

I loved Ex Machina as a smart, accomplished piece of work that presses all the right buttons.

****(*)Siobhan Synnot, The Scotsman, 18/01/2015

A fable of genius, hubris and madness; an ultra-modern cat-andmouser… there’s a lot going on here. But don’t think for a second this is troublesome critic-fodder. It’s thrilling.

*****Rosie Fletcher, Total Film, 19/01/2015

Stylish, elegant, tense, cerebral, satirical and creepy. Garland’s directorial debut is his best work yet, while Vikander’s bold performance will short your circuits.

****(*)Dan Jolin, Empire Online, 19/01/2015

This is the best kind of sci-fi: smart, accessible, and ripe with relevant concerns about data collection in the internet age, and how it is exploited to manipulate the user.

****(*)Katherine McLaughlin, The List, 19/01/2015

Though it could perhaps do with a more palpable menace to complement the sense of unease, Ex Machina is overall a fine first stab at calling the shots from Mr Garland.

****(*)Chris Fyvie, The Skinny, 21/01/2015

Lively film engages with ideas and fears about artificial intelligence.

****(*)Geoffrey MacNab, The Independent 22/01/2015

A film to like more than love. Plenty of ambition, but doesn't quite hit home.

***(*)(*)David Jenkins, Little White Lies, 22/01/2015

Alex Garland’s AI thriller feels a bit like a decent short story bulked out to movie length, but it’s done with confidence.

***(*)(*)Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 22/01/2015

The twists and turns are all a little too predictable but this is still a superior sci-fi thriller.

***(*)(*)Allan Hunter, Daily Express, 23/01/2015

Intelligent life found in this tricksy, modern sci-fi.

****(*)Laurence Phelan, The Independent, 24/01/2015

Garland’s sci-fi thriller raises intriguing questions about online privacy, artificial intelligence and robot romance.

****(*)Alistair Harkness, The Scotsman, 24/01/2015

As director, Garland proves very much the master of his universe, combining playful misdirection with taut thrills.

****(*)Henry Fitzherbert, Sunday Express, 25/01/2015

Alex Garland’s directorial debut is full of confidence and wit, with Alicia Vikander blurring the lines between human and machine.

****(*)Mark Kermode, The Observer, 25/01/2015


Features about Ex Machina (15)

Alex Garland's 'Ex Machina': is true artificial intelligence sci-fi or sic-fact?

Tom Seymour, The Independent, 10/01/2015

Ex Machina and sci-fi's obsession with sexy female robots

Steve Rose, The Guardian, 15/01/2015

Profile: Alicia Vikander on Ex Machina

Matthew Turner, The List, 16/01/2015

Positive thinking about AI

Tiffany Jenkins, The Scotsman, 16/01/2015

Alex Garland's film Ex Machina explores the limits of artificial intelligence--but how close are we to machines outsmarting man?

Rhodri Marsden, The Independent, 22/01/2015

Where and when?

General release. Check local listings for show times.

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