Our Versus format is back—and this one’s a battle of tech.

We’re diving into the sci-fi worlds of Ex Machina and Her—two films that couldn’t be more different in tone (one a sleek thriller, the other a tender love story), yet both explore the moral and emotional complexities of artificial intelligence.

They may flatter to deceive, but beneath the surface, both films are packed with meaning, questions, and chilling relevance in today’s AI-driven world. So… which is better? Which film offers a stronger portrayal of AI? And which one sticks the landing with a more impactful ending?

We break it all down across five categories:

• Story
• AI Representation & Design
• Themes of Humanity & Consciousness
• Visual & Cinematic Style
• Ending and its Ethical Implications

Each film is scored out of 5 in every category, with a total of 25 points up for grabs. It’s Ex Machina vs Her—let the battle begin.

FULL SPOILERS FOR EX MACHINA AND HER IN THIS EPISODE. You have been warned.

Agree with our scores? What would you score these films? We want to know!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Preamble

00:13:21 - Category 1: Story

00:42:46 - Category 2: AI Representation & Design

01:09:02 - Category 3: Themes of Humanity & Consciousness

01:36:02 - Category 4: Visual & Cinematic Style

01:53:11 - Category 5: Ending & its Ethical Implications

02:14:20 - Final Scores

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