Pretty, but shallow.

Rating: 6/10 (17 May 2015)

There are many things to like about this film, including the CGI, the mood and the overall style. However, the artificial and sterile style reminds me of Gattaca, and the mood is almost identical to that of 2001.
The plot is relatively unoriginal and predictable, but the scenes are still well written and performed. The dialogue and interaction between Ava and Caleb is captivating – illustrating the potential difficulty of separating an advanced AI from a human being. The story has a very clear philosophical undertone.
Aside from the Caleb–Ava interaction, the plot is otherwise not very convincing. There are too many unanswered questions as to why Nathan does what he does. Essential elements of the plot are introduced with entirely unconvincing reasons. The gratuitous usage of hyper-sexualised female robots with two men is a bit too cliché – too "Howard Wolowitz" – for my liking.