Review of Annihilation (2018) by Joshua T — 20 Sep 2018

The most terrifying sci-fi thriller since Alien.

This review of Annihilation (2018) was written by Joshua T on 20 Sep 2018.

Annihilation has generally received positive reviews.

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The only way this film doesn’t improve upon the previous entry in Garland’s oeuvre is regarding existentialism – if Ex Machina leaves…

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By Roy S (309) on 07 Jan 2019

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By Brianna B (53) on 17 Jan 2019

I wanted to love this movie, a lot of people and reviewers recommended it and I love a good science fiction movie but I'm sitting here, having…

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By Lordomo (4) on 04 Apr 2020

Annihilation is a very fascinating SciFi movie and something I would reccomend to everyone with an interest in cosmic horror…

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By Tee M (6) on 11 Jan 2019

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A very interesting concept and some great performances leads to one of the best science fiction films of 2018, and makes me excited for whatever…

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

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