Probably already has been asked but question…

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metallicdragon — 9 years ago(July 12, 2016 09:51 PM)

Why didn't Ava just stab Caleb when he was knocked out? Why ask him to wait while she got dressed? Was there some logical and/or thematic reason to that? Well I think I can guess the thematic reason but it doesn't seem logical. It doesn't seem to augment her ultimate goal of escaping.

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TxMike — 9 years ago(July 13, 2016 06:11 AM)

Here's the way I look at it. Assume Ava had far superior intelligence, as depicted, she would not kill for the sake of killing if she could accomplish her goals in a different way. Through planning and cunning.
Caleb

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madferit97 — 9 years ago(August 15, 2016 02:52 PM)

It both confused and manipulated Caleb, it perhaps gave him the impression she would come back for him. But she didn't.

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cbkoc — 9 years ago(December 26, 2016 05:22 PM)

Somebody posted this on another thread but I found it interesting..Ava said to him "Can you wait here," which may not have been a question but a challenge. Not sure if this is what the film maker intended but your question is an interesting one and requires an equally interesting answer