The underpinning scientific theories described by the film are fascinating to me, and the film does a good job of illustrating them and their real-world importance. It's as beautifully stylized as any great science fiction film. The performances are believable on every level, from Oscar Isaac's reclusive, eccentric, and unpredictable inventor/millionaire, to Alicia Vikander's mysterious artificially intelligent being. Domhnall Gleeson ties the story together as the relatable every-man, Caleb, navigating this futuristic scenario through the eyes of today's tech.

The film explores the ideas of the Turing Test, the Chinese Room thought experiment, and the A-I Box Experiment, as well as modern dilemmas like tech companies using our personal data to do whatever it is they wish. All these concepts are meshed together into a science fiction story that plays like a cautionary tale more than your average Hollywood sci-fi, imparting the average movie-goer with some heavy philosophical ideas to contemplate after they've left the theater.

4 Stars (out of 5)