Intriguing from beginning to end

Rating: 8/10 (22 May 2015)

Wow, this is a film that has that Stanley Kubrick vibe going for it. But that wouldn't be fair for the director that directed this film. So I will say Alex Garland did a fantastic job combining technology with philosophy filled with tension and suspense. Sometimes there is jumbled philoshpy in a film that just doesn't connect well with the story and it seems like it's there just for the sake of it being there. Which makes the experience pretentious but it actually connects well with the story. And the imagery in this film, from the dancing female robot to the robotic parts really does give a lasting impression. In some way while watching this movie it reminded me of "Ghost in the Shell" and that one video on youtube called "Kara - Heavy Rain". I actually wouldn't be shocked if Alex Garland got some of his ideas from "Kara - Heavy Rain". Films like this shows what effects and impact a film can have if the director has total control over his work. This film really delves on the idea of AI and thoughts, ideas and philosophy of how it would be like if AI took human form. Just about every interactions and discussions in this film is interesting. And the directions including the twist and turns is compelling. I was excited to learn more about what is going on and the ideas surrounding AI throughout this film. When it comes to the ending, it can be a hit or miss for some audiences. I personally thought it was a stand out ending and I was left satisfied. It's one of those endings where I was satisfied and yet wanted more. Which endings should be.
8.3/10