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Rating: 10/10 (17 October 2015)

A young programmer (Domhnall Gleeson) wins a competition run by Nathan (Oscar Isaac), a reclusive CEO of the world's largest internet company. His prize, to participate in a ground-breaking experiment in artificial intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a stunning female A.I called Ava (Alicia Vikander).
Ex Machina is a brilliant, through provoking science-fiction thriller with memorable characters and exceptional performances by all. It's a somewhat slow burn but with such beautiful cinematography, locations and intelligent writing Ex Machina excels in keeping you guessing, and had me for the entire duration.
One of the most intelligent but low-key science fictions in years, it's hard to fault anything here. If only it could have gone for longer.