Friday, September 9, 2016

Armchair Squid Film Society- My Pick

Every month our small group meets and we either choose a film, after giving 3 clues or we choose another person's pick and talk about that film. Head on over to The Armchair Squid to see what the others have chosen. My pick was one that Toi Thomas reviewed a while back.

EX MACHINA-2015


I was not gun ho to watch this film even though it got rave reviews but I'm glad I did even though I would call the characters mostly dis likeable. The film stars  the new It gal, Alicia Vikander as a new and improved robot created by freaky mad genius Nathan, played by Oscar Isaac.  Domhnall Gleeson is the sad sack who won a trip to his employer's compound and eventually finds out that he is a mere pawn. Now Ava is one sexy robot even with her robot parts showing and Caleb (Domhnall) is forming a friendship if not love for this nicely built machine.

The film is stark in its cinematography but done in a brilliant way. I would never want to live in a place like this but it shows how devoid of feeling this place has which seems to go with the man who owns the home and created life. I found this film uncomfortable yet brilliant although my hubby just thought it was weird and would not watch it again. It seems the only one who does not seem to be a narcissist is Caleb and you hope he just decides to say "FU" and leave. You will just have to see this film to find out what happens.


23 comments:

  1. Hmm, despite your positive review I'm going to give this one a miss. Sorry. :)

    Susan at
    Travel, Fiction and Photos

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  2. Hmm, may have to rent this one.
    Have a great weekend. Hope you're feeling well.

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  3. That sums it up for me. Brilliant film but dark and stark. And not Tony Stark...

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  4. Doesn't sound like a movie that I'd like...
    But I appreciate hearing about it. :)

    Have a great weekend Birgit.

    Michele at Angels Bark

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  5. Sci fi can be off putting depending on how the material is handled. I kind of want to see this. Probably will at some point.

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  6. So, it's just you and me this month...

    Glad to hear you enjoyed it. I still haven't seen it yet but what I have seen of the visuals certainly intrigues me.

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  7. One I have skipped at my sea, I'll have to give it a go. Sounds like one you'd only ever watch once though.

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  8. Birgit, I have mixed feeling about this one, but I certainly would consider watching it if it's available on Netflix. I will take a peek to see if its there. Thanks for sharing the review and trailer. Have a good weekend!

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  9. My next film to watch is A Most Violent Year, which stars Oscar Isaac. I'm guessing it won't be like this one. Ha.

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  10. Sounds somewhat like Gattaca, the way it's been received.

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  11. Doesn't sound like a film I would want to see.

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  12. I am definitely intrigued by your description of this one. Not sure what I will think about it when I see it- but I did like Gattaca. Thanks for sharing. :)
    ~Jess

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  13. It feels like everyone watches more movies than I do. Happy Weekend.

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  14. I'm glad you were able to recognize some of the better qualities of this film. In retrospect, the cinematography was pretty good, but at the time I viewed it, I was so dissappointed in the story, I was blind to everything else. Still, many people love and rave about this film. I figure, I must be missing something because this film was not for me.

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  15. I'm not sure I'm ready for this one, but I "enjoy" Fellini, so if I can say that, I can probably watch Ex Machina.

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  16. There are some robot movies that I can enjoy and others that I can't. I'm wondering which side this one would fall on for me.

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  17. This film looks intriguing. But, not for the reason you think.
    Okay, maybe partly for the reason you think.

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  18. This film looks intriguing. But, not for the reason you think.
    Okay, maybe partly for the reason you think.

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  19. Ahh man. This one is on my list to watch but, for whatever reason, I just haven't. It's right up my alley too from what I hear.

    Need to grab it. :/

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  20. I enjoyed the hell out of this one, simply because I think it highlights how stupid people can be. You wouldn't risk your life for a toaster, so why would you risk your life for a robot? And if you hit a toaster, no one cares. I would think the same applies to a robot. But it's amazing how human tendencies can make people forget that what they're dealing with is just a machine. That you can't abuse a machine. Really thought provoking stuff. Now then, off to beat my toaster because it burned my bread...

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