Annihilation (2018)

I can see why this movie is gonna be so dividing. I thought it was just average, maybe crossing the line into pretentious (trying to be meaningful without really saying/showing anything that is especially interesting). I sorta enjoyed it, more for the post-apocalyptic vibe the "Glimmer" zone had ala Last of Us rather than the actual main story. I'd disagree with some of the reviews above, I thought the acting was pretty one note, the visuals were kinda cheap, and the cinematography was just ok, not spectacular. Of course, I'm comparing it to stuff like Arrival or Blade Runner or Ex-Machina so maybe its not fair.

6/10, with a moviepass its an easy go for it but not sure I'd really recommend anyone pay real money for it, especially since it should be on netflix pretty soon. Visually I didn't see anything that demanded the theater experience. If you watch a lot of horror this stuff is gonna be super tame and boring, but if you liked It! you may find this enjoyable. I read a lot of sci fi so the concepts in the movie have been done often and better (imo) but it does some sci fi concepts very different from usual movies/TV which I appreciated. I don't think its anywhere near as stimulating as Arrival or Ex-Machina though.

My wife HATED it, just absolutely thought it was pretentious crap which was interesting since the movie feels very female-positive.

Its an extremely SLOW movie, like I'd say blade runner 2049 was action packed in contrast to this. So if you hate slow movies wait for it at home.

Spronk summed it up pretty much just the way I felt about it. I also enjoyed Blade Runner, Ex Machina, and Arrival. Only thing I want to add is if you loved the Carpenter Thing dont go into this movie expecting that movie.

Is this only gonna be on Netflix outside the US?

This movie is a trip. I think it's not mainstream friendly.

Has similarities to the Lovecraft short story The Color out of Space.

A creature in this movie is pretty fucked up. Get all your nopes.

The film does have problems though. But I rack it up to the limitations of movie storytelling. In return you get some cool visuals though.

Blitz said:

Oh wait, they cut scenes from Event Horizon? Are they floating around somewhere?!

Loved that movie. This makes me really wanna see it. It's been since Gone Girl that I've felt really anxious in a movie! Can't wait!

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There was the original cut of it that had the test audience throwing up and terrified, that stuff got cut out. I think the director said it was an extended ships log scene and he had no idea what happened to the uncut version unfortunately.

Saw this movie last night. It is good. Thought provoking, creepy, and pretty original. It is not perfect, a little slow in parts, but it is really good sci-fi.

I really enjoyed "Ex Machina," and I really wanted to enjoy this one just as much, but I feel it's a solidly 7/10 for me: go to a matinee if you can.

It had some great effects and art direction.

The along with the creepy soundtrack that plays with it was haunting

Unfortunately, at times the film felt very abstract and some things were left unexplained.

Can't decide if I liked it or not, I felt like the last 20 minutes were too drawn out. the lead up was great, decent acting and the art and creature designs were A+. Probably a bit too abstract overall.

I liked the movie.

But in regards to the ending...

agree with others 7/10, good but not amazing. Ultimately entertaining. I'll elaborate in more detail after I get sleep.

Gonna go against the grain a little and say this movie was dogshit. Felt like a 2 hour jungle trek with flashbacks, and a 20 minute Tool music video for an ending. The music was great and it had some pretty interesting scenes, but the story was just blah.

So is this coming to Netflix or what? Sounded like only internationally which sucks if it's not that great.