June 4, 2015

I Dream of Robots


Ex Machina was a cinematic breath of fresh air. It's rare these days to get a sci-fi thriller that relies more on the strength of its characters and the intrigue of the story than flashy over the top computer graphics.

Wide-eyed optimist Caleb, played by Domhnall Gleeson is the perfect foil to Oscar Isaac's brilliant, eccentric and constantly drunk Nathan. Alicia Vikander delivers a performance that expertly straddles the line between adorable hipster and devious android.

What truly set this film apart from the pack is the visionary guidance of first time director Alex Garland. Garland has written other mainstream hits (28 Days Later, Dredd) but his directorial debut has truly been his finest hour. -Soss




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