Morgan (2016): Dir: Luke Scott / Cast: Kate Mara, Anya Taylor-Joy, Toby Jones, Rose Leslie, Paul Giamatti: Underrated science fiction thriller that mat remind viewers of Ex Machina. Kate Mara stars as Lee Weathers, a risk assessment specialist sent to evaluate a human hybrid named Morgan at a remote location. The subject, Morgan had stabbed one of the staff in the eye and doesn't seem overly clear on right or wrong. In flashbacks we are given insight into her close friendship with Dr. Amy Menser whom use to accompany Morgan on brief outdoor retreats until an incident occurred where Morgan killed a wounded deer. This will veer into a rousing action climax that is graphically brutal but satisfying in its clever twist ending. Mara as Lee is sufficient, stern and knows her job, and acts when Morgan breaks free. Anya Taylor-Joy plays the double sided Morgan who is presented as innocent but demonstrates a violent side. The staff are a mixed bag of Morgan defenders who view Lee as an intruder. Toby Jones heads the operation and immediately declares his stand on Lee's presence. Rose Leslie as Amy feels empathy for Morgan yet senses the control beginning to dwindle. Paul Giamatti plays a psychiatrist who shows up to review Morgan and ends up the victim of Morgan's latest assault. Directed by Luke Scott who shows promising footsteps behind his father. This is simple yet demonstrates a promise for greater things for him. It demonstrates our total lack of control and understanding of what eventually counters any grip that authority and society hopes to obtain. Score: 9 / 10
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