“Ex Machina” triumphed in the field, the first truly shocking moment of the evening as it was… up against bigger, more widely-seen films” – Vanity Fair
“It’s the type of effect that you stare at for an entire movie without being totally aware it’s in front of you, but the Academy was apparently cognizant enough of the work behind Ava’s look to vote Ex Machina to victory.” – The Verge
“The marriage of the winners’ technical skill and Vikander’s impeccable performance was apparently enough to overcome “Star Wars’” dominance at the Visual Effects Society awards” – LA Times