Annihilation
Synopsis
A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply.
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Natalie Portman
Lena
Josh Danford
Shelley
Bern Collaço
Scientist (uncredited)
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Dr Ventress
Benedict Wong
Lomax
Kristen McGarrity
Lena Double
Oscar Isaac
Kane
Tessa Thompson
Josie Radek
Sonoya Mizuno
Humanoid / Katie (Med Student)
Cosmo Jarvis
Special Ops Soldier (uncredited)
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Bitwalker
"Annihilation" is a visually stunning and thought-provoking sci-fi thriller. Directed by Alex Garland and based on the novel by Jeff VanderMeer, the film follows a team of scientists who enter "The Shimmer," a mysterious and expanding zone filled with mutated landscapes and creatures. Natalie Portman delivers a compelling performance as Lena, a biologist searching for answers about her husband's disappearance inside The Shimmer.
The film explores themes of self-destruction, evolution, and the unknown with haunting visuals and a sense of existential dread. "Annihilation" is praised for its mesmerizing cinematography, eerie atmosphere, and cerebral storytelling that challenges viewers to contemplate the nature of identity and the boundaries of humanity. It's a complex and haunting sci-fi film that leaves a lasting impression.
mehmetcetindrk35
It is a beautiful movie that our sister Natalie has done with her acting. Worth watching.
Elkrie
7.7
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guliefag
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This film is strange.
Even if the first 10 minutes make it seem that way:
THIS IS NOT A ZOMBIE FILM.
Annihilation is special.
I find it very difficult to put this story into words without losing a large part of the emotions you experience while watching it.
On Netflix, the film is described as "Unconventional, Psycho and Terrifying".
Even if the descriptions seem very appropriate at first glance, you can see so much more after looking closer.
From here on there are spoilers but please read it after the film:
The only constant in the world of shimmer is change.
The change away from everything we know and what defines us as human beings.
A world without human influence and a development towards something more natural and simple, even though it contradicts all the laws of nature.
The way in which the participants of the expedition slowly lose their humanity fascinates me.
Even though it's horrible, it also feels like a beautiful and simpler world.
A world where your existence is constantly changing and evolving, with no motivations or needs, just bright light and a feeling of complete acceptance.
A life in an unreal, real fantasy.
I found it very difficult to rate the film.
How the viewer feels about this film is very much subjective.
Are you ready to deal with such ideas?
Even though it's one of my top 10 films of all time, I give "Annihilation":
7.5/10 stars,
because it's a film that not many people will like.
If you're as fascinated by this film after watching it as I was, I have a few links to YouTube videos that deal with it.
1. The Scariest Movie Monster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVkMVGL4WJg 2. Showing The Incomprehensible - Annihilation's Influences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9szaJuygXc 3. Annihilation — The Art of Self-Destruction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMmA2pu2gdY 4. Annihilation's Cos mic framing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNnshyK6Wlg&t=306s
Bitwalker
"Annihilation" is a visually stunning and thought-provoking sci-fi thriller. Directed by Alex Garland and based on the novel by Jeff VanderMeer, the film follows a team of scientists who enter "The Shimmer," a mysterious and expanding zone filled with mutated landscapes and creatures. Natalie Portman delivers a compelling performance as Lena, a biologist searching for answers about her husband's disappearance inside The Shimmer.
The film explores themes of self-destruction, evolution, and the unknown with haunting visuals and a sense of existential dread. "Annihilation" is praised for its mesmerizing cinematography, eerie atmosphere, and cerebral storytelling that challenges viewers to contemplate the nature of identity and the boundaries of humanity. It's a complex and haunting sci-fi film that leaves a lasting impression.
mehmetcetindrk35
It is a beautiful movie that our sister Natalie has done with her acting. Worth watching.
Elkrie
7.7
yusuf_shady
It's a bit heavy movie
sachingaikwad447
most watchable
farukkalkan07
It was beautiful and different
drmustafataha
The movie gets a little tight towards the end and it ends badly
Guapo
A good movie to pass the time
Travis
In-depth, mysterious plot line that is slowly revealed and never completely resolved. Balances thrills with complexity and originality of story in an admirable way. I’d have to watch again to really grasp the entirety of it as the ending is open to interpretation.
Lala
It’s really beautiful and interesting
timbag
Liked the overall concept and the Stalker/Solaris-ish feel of the film, but the execution could have been better imo. Deserves praise for its experimentation and some of the fascinating visuals.
shahmar13
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