Reviewing “Ex Machina” The attraction is the focus on the ideas of science fiction over action spectacle

April 28, 2015 By Daren Gulsvig and Noah Richman Leave a Comment

While both Noah and Daren enjoyed the movie, appreciating the smart science fiction focus on ideas instead of spectacle, both had a different reaction on the the direction the ending took.

Ex Machina

4.5

Summary

The focus on ideas over action spectacle is one of the major appeals for this film

About Daren Gulsvig

About Noah Richman

Noah Richman is President of the Phoenix Fantasy Film Society, the longest running group dedicated to sci-fi/fantasy movie fandom in the Phoenix area. An avid board gamer, he has also amassed a library of immersive sci-fi/fantasy themed strategy games. A life-long film buff, Noah enjoys film commentary and criticism and has been having a blast writing and recording film reviews for the Slice of SciFi website.

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