Ex Machina:
I was expecting a much more boilerplate science fiction film (one that was well-received but nonetheless basic) but I came away from it with a deep appreciation the sustained, understated tension, which always seemed to be giving us just enough to make the next slight twist in the narrative convincing enough to work. There are some real masterstrokes of craft here -- its cinematography, its concise revelations of character and situation that built up and played off each other in unexpected ways (and revelations that also reflect contemporary questions/anxieties) -- that engaged me enough to make me feel excited to visit it again.