Review of Annihilation (2018) by Jim L — 15 Mar 2018

Focused direction, smart screenplay, great ensemble (led by a powerful performance by Natalie Portman), and dazzling production design and visual effects.

This review of Annihilation (2018) was written by Jim L on 15 Mar 2018.

Annihilation has generally received positive reviews.

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By Annbd (197) on 16 Jan 2019

The 'I don't know' movie shows how stupid looking are the too many 'I don't know-s' answers…

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By Chris A (1,156) on 26 Jan 2019

Annihilation, has amazing special affects and a well supported cast that combines thriller and sci-fi to make it totally well made…

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By Maxkho (5) on 22 Mar 2019

Great film that will leave a long-lasting impression on you, and will sure as hell keep you entertained throughout the duration of the film…

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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 Landon J (73) 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 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 Tee M (6) on 11 Jan 2019

This movie is visually stunning and extremely creative. The ending takes a bit of thought however, which may rub some viewers the wrong way…

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By Palpetinesheev (49) on 20 Mar 2020

What a delightfully bizarre nightmare of a film this was. That ending. Man, that ending…

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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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By John A (1,813) on 11 Jan 2019

This is an ok movie. It does have some great CGI and a reasonably good screenplay…

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