Review of Annihilation (2018) by Eagleeyeviking — 05 Apr 2018

More vague than illuminating, "Annihilation" is captivating throughout but ends up feeling like it grasped more than it could hold.

This review of Annihilation (2018) was written by Eagleeyeviking on 05 Apr 2018.

Annihilation has generally received positive reviews.

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Brilliant film that is thought provoking with refreshingly original ideas and terrific use of scifi tropes…

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By Kevin H (1,172) on 14 Jan 2019

My initial review of this may change but I have to say that this film bored me so much that I just turned it off and put on Bill and Ted's…

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By Joecool (136) on 15 Apr 2019

This film has some really nice visuals. Nothing like Valerian of course but nicely done for the budget…

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By John L (999) on 21 Jan 2019

This movie is fascinating. Makes me want to go back to school and pursue my originally desired degree in Biology…

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By Dukejon (132) on 21 Nov 2022

Go and see John Carpenter's The Thing instead. It's a much better movie than what's on offer here…

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By Panchogul (602) on 24 Jul 2020

Me gustó mucho el apartado visual y los efectos especiales, las actuaciones estuvieron buenas pero tampoco magníficas, pese a que se disfruta…

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By Ak K (32) on 21 Jan 2019

This movie is fascinating. Makes me want to go back to school and pursue my originally desired degree in Biology…

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By Steve J (513) on 16 Jan 2019

Here's the plot; It's the old Blair Witch Project routine, only this time it's not 'The Wood' , this time it's 'the shimmer…

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By Erik K (224) on 23 Jan 2019

Boring. Was shocked that this was Obama's top pick of 2018. Somewhat of an awful movie…

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