The Boneyard

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Ex Machina - 4/5

This is an intellectual sci-fi piece more interested in tense mood than meaningful dialog. Captivating acting keeps the audience riveted, and moments of gorgeous cinematography give breathing time in between the implication-heavy scenes. It’s more paranoid than profound, but it’s still fascinating in its own right.

Content warning: female nudity

Closest comparison: It’s like Jurassic Park by way of Moon.

Setting: Tech Sci-Fi
Plot: Existential Sci-Fi
Tone: Slow-burn thriller