Review of Ex Machina (2015) by Thomas H — 27 Feb 2016

Engaging, clever and menacing. Highly recommended.

This review of Ex Machina (2015) was written by Thomas H on 27 Feb 2016.

Ex Machina has generally received very positive reviews.

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