Amazing, thought provoking film

Rating: 10/10 (23 February 2018)

Annihilation will be one of those love it or hate it movies. There is nothing spoon fed to you in this and for some that means being confused, lost, or turned off. For others like me it means considering possibilities, what's next, and what does it mean. The story is slow but magical in building up the tension through the films visuals and in the light "terror". I wasn't completely able to put myself in the shoes of these women but I could image my reaction to some of what the characters were experiencing and then wondering why there wasn't more panic, only to balance that with their scientific curiosity and awe. These weren't teenagers overcome by zombies or slashers. These are trained professional scientists in the field study something beyond our science and understanding. I think the film comes together great with only a few holes here or there. And the ending is one that leaves you going....hmmm.