Thought Provoking and Beautiful

Rating: 8/10 (25 April 2018)

Days after watching this film it still sticks with me. It is a film that will keep you thinking even several days after watching it. Annihilation has successfully created a new environment and has put you into this world. If you are not one who likes to think during the movie this it not for you, this film will leave you questioning everything. This is also a film that will leave you with more questions than answers.
Annihilation is about a biologist, Lena, whose husband has mysteriously return from a military mission, but soon falls ill. Lena then finds out his team was deployed in the Shimmer, an alien barrier that has genetically mutated all organisms that are inside or enter. She then joins the next all female team in which they discover many disturbing facts along the journey that makes them have bad judgments throughout their mission.
What I love about this Sci-Fi film is that it tackles heavier subjects, such as depression, loss, and betrayal, unlike most science based films. Even better it connects the science of the film to these subjects. Throughout the film they talk about how genes code for destruction and that is what happens to us we destroy ourselves.
Another thing this film does amazing is the display. Everything from the visuals, audio, and suspense will take you into this world. The best way to describe it is dream-like. The ending scenes will leave you stun, because of the soundtrack that makes you feel insane for a moment to the visuals that whirl around the screen.
How can I forget Natalie Portman's performance. Her face tells everything in this movie. Her facial expressions are a major part of her performance and she nailed everyone. She did really well in this and can't wait to see more!
This movie is a must see. Words will not do this film justice it is something you will have to experience.