11-22-2015, 10:56 PM
I was really looking forward to Ex-Machina, the trailer was really impressive and I love the idea of AI.
It was different to what I expected though. It has undercurrents about todays sexual politics and even modern slavery. The role of women, who are not quite women and what makes us human. It left an odd impression on me. The mastermind Nathan didn't convince as super intelligent but seemed little more than a cyber-pimp. And Caleb was far too gullible for the time frame involved. I know this got great reviews and its worth seeing but I found it a little empty.
It was different to what I expected though. It has undercurrents about todays sexual politics and even modern slavery. The role of women, who are not quite women and what makes us human. It left an odd impression on me. The mastermind Nathan didn't convince as super intelligent but seemed little more than a cyber-pimp. And Caleb was far too gullible for the time frame involved. I know this got great reviews and its worth seeing but I found it a little empty.