Exceeded My Expectations

Rating: Null/10 (27 April 2015)

I had to wait until April 24, 2015 for this movie to open where I live. By this time, a lot of the hype incl. some negative stuff had made it into the media. I stayed clear of reviews as best as I could since I didn't want to spoil the experience. The key is to view movies with an open mind.
I found this production as entertaining as it was thought-provoking. It held my attention without a problem despite there only being 4 characters interacting and basically one filming location - the research facility.
The concept isn't new but continues to intrigue: how "human" can a artificial intelligence ever really be? How do you create the essence of a conscience outside of a human mind? And how would you know if what you're dealing with is a robot or a human? That's where the story begins and ends: testing an AI and see it could pass as "human".
The movie will leave some things to the viewer - perfectly placed ambiguity. There are a couple of plot twists to be enjoyed. The writing was excellent and the CGI was very well done. All around well acted and nice character development. Good pace.
Don't expect much in terms of action. It's mostly mellow and picks up a bit at the end.
The R rating is for some graphic violence, adult language (the F word) and full frontal female nudity. In my opinion, they show worse on TV14 shows.
If you like SciFi type shows with a touch of reality, you should check this out.
Sept. 22, 215 Update: Note to Self: don't post reviews on IMDb. People who dislike the movie will vote "not helpful" regardless of how helpful your review actually may have been. ;)