A Mesmorisingly Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi Film

Rating: 10/10 (15 May 2015)

Ex Machina is not your typical sci-fi film. It is bold in questioning complex philosophical ideas. Personally, I feel that the pace of the film is not too slow nor is it too fast, it's simply perfect. Unlike other sci-fi films where they often kind of explicitly show off their cool CGI and VFX, which in my opinion, is a rather boring and meaningless way to do so, Ex Machina, on the other hand, slowly and quietly guides the audience's attention in such a subtle way that it creates a totally natural ambiance for the audience, making them feel as if they are actually in it with the characters in the film.
The film keeps its audience entertained by posing scenes with intellectually interesting dialogues between the characters that always provoke contemplations and explorations on what these ideas mean to the audience themselves, making it so mesmerising and stand out from all the other sci-fi shows that only please the eyes and not the mind.
However, I feel that the ending is rather weak, a wild ending, which contrasts with quiet atmosphere of the film, would make the movie ends it on a more impactful note and would have made it even more memorable.
I am overall very satisfied with the technical side of the film. The cinematography is deliciously captivating. The cast's performance was simply wonderful. Alex Garland has done a fantastic job.
10/10.