Original & Shocking!

Rating: 9/10 (21 July 2015)

Alex Garland's 'Ex Machina' is an Original & Shocking Sci-Fi Thriller, that brings an all new twist to the genre it adapts. Garland executes the film with constant paranoia, packed with shocking & engrossing moments almost throughout. Its pure genius.
'Ex Machina' Synopsis: A young programmer is selected to participate in a ground-breaking experiment in artificial intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a breath-taking female A.I.
'Ex Machina' is claustrophobically engaging. The doomed atmosphere, coupled with its deliciously twisted narrative, keeps you hooked on the screen. The characters are effectively written & the interactions between the Androids & the Humans, holds tremendous appeal. I was confounded by their journey.
Garland's Screenplay is a knock-out, adding up as a huge high in the Sci-Fi genre. The Writing is thoroughly engrossing & the finale, is absolutely mind-bending. Garland's Direction is strongly done. He has made a smashing debut as a storyteller with 'Ex Machina'. Rob Hardy's Cinematography captures the claustrophobic mood marvelously. Mark Day's Editing is good. Ben Salisbury & Geoff Barrow's Score is appropriate. Graphics are first-class.
Performance-Wise: Oscar Isaac is mesmerizing. He enacts the mysterious mastermind with effortless, unmatchable ease. Domhnall Gleeson is extraordinary. This is a star-making performance all the way. Alicia Vikander is the find of the year. She's terrific.
On the whole, 'Ex Machina' is a delicious treat. Watch It!