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Plot Summary
A young programmer is selected to participate in a groundbreaking experiment to determine the sentient abilities of a highly advanced humanoid artificial intelligence. He travels to the remote, isolated estate of his company's CEO, where he meets Ava, the AI, and finds himself drawn into a complex and increasingly unsettling psychological game.
Critical Reception
Ex Machina was a critical and commercial success, lauded for its intelligent script, stylish direction, compelling performances, and thought-provoking exploration of artificial intelligence, consciousness, and humanity.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sharp, philosophical script and tense atmosphere.
Alicia Vikander's performance as Ava was widely celebrated.
The film's exploration of AI ethics and its ambiguous ending sparked considerable debate.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's intelligence, suspense, and compelling examination of artificial intelligence. Many found the performances strong and the narrative thought-provoking, although some found the ending to be ambiguous.
Awards & Accolades
Won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Won a BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer.
Fun Fact
Alicia Vikander's movements as the AI Ava were based on the robotic movements of Sophia the robot, which was then a relatively new and famous AI.
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