Review of Annihilation (2018) by Anuj & A — 05 Mar 2018

I'm probably gonna be talking about this movie all year.

There are personal criticism and objective. Objectively speaking no one can deny this is a brilliant film. It has phenomenal production design, excellent and emotional cinematography, a brilliant and thought-provoking story, and brilliant performances and execution all around. "Annihilation" is a triumph of cinema. A true "modern-day classic" of a film if there ever was one. A film that falls into the category of films that embrace Big Ideas in ways that presuppose viewers are intelligent and attentive. Is that asking too much from the average movie-goer? Full of fresh perspectives and a powerful message "Annihilation" makes you think. It makes you wonder about the mysteries of genetics and the fragility of DNA. It makes you think about what happens when parts of the body no longer feel familiar and how quickly those changes can arise. It asks about the human capacity for self-destruction and it explores the power of guilt.

Garland deserves all the praise he is getting. And should apologize to no one. The studio should be ashamed for limiting this film.