A hard to figure out film that has you thinking with thoughts of wonder and discovery.

Rating: 8/10 (24 February 2018)

"Annihilation" is one film that as I watched had me guessing and confused it had me thinking about many things like what direction is it going and what is it trying to say. Clearly it can be classified as a mystery sci-fi type drama with a horror blend feel to it. Plus the all star female cast rocks with good on screen chemistry as Natalie Portman, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, and Jennifer Jason Leigh make a smart and sexy elegant cast.
The story centers around Lena(Portman) a biologist who goes on a wild adventure and expedition after her husband strangely vanishes. Along the way this new explored area is like a disaster zone as it's like an environmental plague. Helping Lena on her fight and journey is Dr. Ventress(Jennifer Jason Leigh) Anya(Gina Rodriguez) and Josie(Tessa Thompson).
Along the way this battle comes a battle of wills and determination to live and survive as the battle is a combination of science, psychological matters, and emotions that even involves battles against alien like creatures and monsters. Plus the trio of Lena, Ventress, and Josie all become damsels in distress as they are tied up and gagged during this crazy trip. Overall this is one sci-fi film that makes a viewer think and wonder about the afterlife, and other world beings that exist as everything is connected to life, environment, and the mind.