Exceptional piece on what it means to be a human

Rating: 9/10 (1 May 2015)

Had absolutely no idea what I was in for when I bought the ticket to watch Ex Machina after managing to find one cinema in London that was still playing it, and my god, am I glad I did !
This film has such a nice vibe to it, and although there are no fast paced action sequences that some audiences have come to expect from films these days, it doesn't feel like it lacks it in any way. The film has excellent pacing, with Garland allowing you time to breathe in all the right places (and of course, that fantastic disco sequence)
The intriguing storyline asks all the right questions about what it means to be a human, whether that be consciousness, interaction, or sexuality amongst other things, with you never quite sure who is human and who isn't. Added to this the absolutely stellar performances especially from Oscar Isaac and Alicia Vikander.
Overall, a beautiful piece of cinema that questions the core of our humanity, and proves that high standard original screen writing is still being produced today.