Oscar Isaac leaning against a wall in Ex Machina
Even though Ex Machina was released 12 years ago, the themes and ideas explored in the movie quietly predicted today's AI era, and the frightening results it entails. The modern AI era has seen it become a mainstay in technology, from its use in programming to its controversial associations with the entertainment industry.
The idea of AI as sentient beings has been a sci-fi staple for a while as well. However, Ex Machina explores these ideas in ways that resonate with the modern era. What Is Ex Machina About? The story of Ex Machina follows Caleb Smith , a programmer at the search engine company Blue Book, who wins a one-week visit to the home of the company's CEO, Nathan Bateman . After signing an NDA, he is introduced to Ava , an AI robot with the likeness of a real human woman. Soon, Caleb begins to grow romantically attached to Ava, wanting to free her and live in the outside world with her. However, she is more concerned with her self-preservation, while Nathan wants to keep her hidden from the world. As writer Alex Garland's directorial debut, the movie earned critical recognition, scoring a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics. Ex Machina Has Aged Well The sci-fi film has also aged well regarding its themes. The story's core focus is on Ava and her status as a living thing, given that she appears to process complex emotions despite being a machine. The story also delves into how humanity views AI programming as more than software, a direct parallel for how much AI can impact human life, similar to its modern uses. In addition, Ex Machina ends with Ava deciding to become free for herself, not trusting the will of humanity and what their expectations of her are. The movie poses questions about how much AI's motivations can be trusted if they're not human, as they're likely to think in more calculated ways that don't factor in ideas like emotion or justice. Why Ex Machina Is More Than Just About AI While Ex Machina's outward focus is on AI, the movie is really about the human experience through the lens of a programmed robot that looks like a person. The movie's questions about humanity extend beyond the AI focus, as Caleb finds himself infatuated with Ava, whose reciprocation doesn't appear to be the same. Subscribe for deeper Ex Machina and AI insights Get more than a summary: subscribe to the newsletter to access deeper analysis, cultural context, and ethical perspectives on Ex Machina, AI sentience, and how fiction shapes real-world AI debates. Subscribe By subscribing, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept Valnet’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe anytime. It makes Ex Machina a powerful commentary on not just the use of AI in society, but on how human perception of what is and isn't"human" shapes AI. It's a cautionary tale about man trying to play God, while also emphasizing how their creations have more complexities than on the surface. 15 8.6/10 9/10 Ex Machina 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Like Follow Followed R Drama Sci-Fi Release Date April 24, 2015 Runtime 108 minutes Director Alex Garland Writers Alex Garland Producers Allon Reich, Andrew Macdonald Cast See All
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