Ex Machina (stylized as ex_machina or EX_MACHINA) is a 2015 science fiction psychological thriller film written and directed by Alex Garland in his directorial debut. It stars Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, and Alicia Vikander. Made on a budget of $15 million, the film grossed $36.9 million worldwide and received critical acclaim, winning the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ex_Machina_(film) A young programmer is selected to participate in a ground-breaking experiment in synthetic intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a breath-taking humanoid A.I. source: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0470752 ***SPOILER ALERT*** Initial Impressions & The Alex Garland Factor FREDDY: I have already watched some movies written by Alex Garland (Sunshine, Never Let Me Go and 28 Days Later) and he doesn't impress me. The movie is not boring, but it doesn't bring anything new either. KRASNAYA: Another...