Review of Ex Machina (2015) by Krist V — 28 Feb 2016

Candy for the eyes, puzzle for the brain.

This review of Ex Machina (2015) was written by Krist V on 28 Feb 2016.

Ex Machina has generally received very positive reviews.

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