Review of Ex Machina (2015) by Anthony W — 21 May 2016

Outstanding effects, acting and script. It has everything to become a classic.

This review of Ex Machina (2015) was written by Anthony W on 21 May 2016.

Ex Machina has generally received very positive reviews.

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