Also streaming on Netflix, the film is from the writer of 28 Days Later, Civil War and Sunshine.
Our TV movie pick for tonight (Saturday, 28 February) is Ex Machina, the brilliant 2014 sci-fi thriller from writer-director Alex Garland (28 Days Later, Annihilation, Civil War).
The film revolves around Caleb (Domhnall Gleeson, The Revenant), a programmer at a huge Internet company.
He wins a contest, in which the prize is getting to spend a week at the stunning private mansion of Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac, Frankenstein), his firm’s genius CEO.
Upon arrival, Caleb learns that he has been chosen to be the human component in a Turing test to determine the capabilities and consciousness of Ava (Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander, The Danish Girl), a beautiful android.
It soon becomes evident, however, that Ava is far more self-aware and deceptive than either man imagined.
The feature directorial debut of the already acclaimed writer Garland, Ex Machina’s rich characters, fascinating technological themes, twisty screenplay, stunning special effects, and terrific performances led to the movie becoming a hit both at the box office and with critics.
Ahead of its time in terms of its exploration of the possible implications and dangers of unregulated AI, it is now widely considered to be one of the best sci-fi films of the 21st century.
Ex Machina is airing on TV tonight/tomorrow morning on Channel 4 at 12.45am. The movie is also currently streaming on Netflix.
Here are some of the other movies on TV tonight:
The Beekeeper – Sky One – 9pm
The 2024 action flick starring Jason Statham, which was a hit at the box office and a surprise hit with critics.
Spy – Comedy Central – 9pm
Jason Statham stars again, this time playing second fiddle to Melissa McCarthy in this genuinely hilarious action comedy.
The Equalizer – Film4 – 9pm
Denzel Washington is… The Equalizer.
Death Race / Drive Angry – Legend – 9pm / 11.10pm
A double bill of two fun vehicular action movies.
Drive – Legend Xtra – 9pm
Ryan Gosling stars in another car-related thriller as a getaway driver who gets in over his head when trying to help his kindly neighbour (Carey Mulligan).
Simply, one of the coolest movies ever made.
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol – Channel 4 – 10.15pm
This fourth entry in the terrific Mission: Impossible action spy film franchise is one of its best.
The Death of Stalin – Sky Comedy – 10.30pm
Jason Isaacs and Steve Buscemi are among the cast of this dark but hilarious comedy that depicts the power struggle among the members of the Soviet Politburo after the death of leader Joseph Stalin in 1953.
xXx: The Return of Xander Cage – ITV4 – 10.30pm
Vin Diesel returns as the extreme sports-loving super spy Xander Cage in this third and best entry in the xXx action franchise.
Zombieland: Double Tap – Comedy Central – 11.25pm
The long-awaited follow-up to 2009’s hit zom-rom-com.
The Frighteners – Film4 – 11.40pm
Directed by Peter Jackson, pre-Lord of the Rings, this fun supernatural comedy horror sees Michael J. Fox play an architect who develops the ability to see, hear, and communicate with ghosts after his wife’s murder.
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