A Mystical and Entertaining Watch.

Rating: 8/10 (14 March 2018)

I came to watch Annihilation shortly after reading the book, and was left slightly disappointed as it follows its own trajectory, just for the book-lovers out there.
The film does leave a lot unanswered, which is why I think some people disliked it.
As any good thriller film should go, everything is a mystery from the beginning, this elusive plot can either make or break your love for the film, all I'll say is go with it and don't try and pick holes in everything you see. The underlying tone of the film, in my opinion, is that there are things out there beyond our comprehension and comparing them to things we know on earth is illogical. The suspense never dissipates, and you're constantly craving to find out what will happen next, all the while slightly frightened at the prospect.
Natalie Portman plays a brilliantly conflicted biologist who's main reason for joining the mission is to understand what happened to her husband in the same mission, but what she finds is unexpected. Having to depict a range of emotions, mainly confusion and sadness in a bewildering environment shows the steps people go through, trying to rationalise that which is impossible.
At the end of the film, your questioning your sanity whilst trying to appreciate the alluring atmosphere the film provides.
A thoroughly good watch.