'Annihilation': Smart, fresh, tense . . .

Posted by Billy Wonka (A) on February 24, 2018 at 15:40:55

This one was a big surprise for me. Not the biggest Portman fan but this film is bigger than she is. Surrounded by an able cast, a good script, and a fresh angle, this one kept me tensed a good bit of the time.

Seems three years earlier "something" slammed into a coastal lighthouse and created a zone named the "shimmer" because of its outward appearance. Several teams were sent to explore it but never returned. Portman's hubby had been missing for a year when he mysteriously appeared home, again. Being not quite himself, he was rushed to a facility right outside the Shimmer. It was here that Portman's military and biology background compelled her to volunteer for the next incursion.

Jason Leigh, somewhat of a cold fish, lead the band of five into the shimmer where things of wonder, beauty, and great danger all presented themselves. There is action, drama, and enough pseudo-science to keep most every one satisfied. Near the end, the CGI squad just had to cut loose (as they are want to do) to give us a big show.

I think this one is a sleeper, as such. Compelling, intriguing, well acted. And, fresh.

4 wonks outta 5.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiqN6fygIdQ (Open in New Window)

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Topic - 'Annihilation': Smart, fresh, tense . . . - Billy Wonka 15:40:55 02/24/18 (21)

RE: 'Annihilation': Smart, fresh, tense . . . - Dave B 14:49:51 05/29/18 (0)

RE: I viewed it last week... - user510 11:47:04 03/20/18 (0)

Quickly evolving genetic mutation - violinist3 20:05:13 03/14/18 (0)

RE: 'Annihilation': Smart, fresh, tense . . . - beach cruiser 06:39:48 02/28/18 (1)

RE: 'Annihilation': Smart, fresh, tense . . . - Dr Phibes 11:55:20 05/22/18 (0)

a creepy little movie, a bit scary too when you consider what happens to all animals in the zone - PhilJ 13:31:59 02/26/18 (0)

RE: 'Annihilation': Smart, fresh, tense . . . - Mike B. 10:43:25 02/26/18 (0)

I'm done with feminist science fiction - mbnx01 10:24:34 02/25/18 (11)

Amazon or Valkyrie themed? - free.ranger 16:27:19 02/26/18 (0)

Perhaps it's not a good movie for a fragile male ego - Analog Scott 07:03:03 02/26/18 (1)

RE: Perhaps it's not a good movie for a fragile male ego - beach cruiser 07:13:06 02/28/18 (0)

Do you remember the first... - mkuller 20:17:21 02/25/18 (2)

The first (1957) set the bar real high. About 50 ft. - free.ranger 06:19:40 02/26/18 (1)

RE: which supports the old saying...."hell hath no fury...." nt - user510 11:35:06 02/26/18 (0)

The novel determined the casting . . . - Billy Wonka 19:38:33 02/25/18 (1)

Unfilmable,,, - tunenut 10:49:12 03/03/18 (0)

RE: I'm done with feminist science fiction - thegage 17:39:31 02/25/18 (2)

It's not just one thing - mbnx01 15:08:15 04/07/18 (0)

Good question... - musetap 18:23:38 02/25/18 (0)

Food for thought - Dingojazz 17:07:39 02/24/18 (0)

RE: 'Annihilation': Smart, fresh, tense . . . - volunteer 16:55:44 02/24/18 (0)

'Annihilation': Smart, fresh, tense . . .

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