Annihilation
posted March 1, 2018 #
I recently saw Annihilation, the Natalie Portman vehicle written and directed by Alex Garland (Ex Machina) and based on the 2014 Jeff VanderMeer book. To say the least, it was a captivating delight. For fear of spoiling the experience for anyone I won't go into any details but just know that it's a far cry from the book but no less engaging for it.
There's lots of writings about the film speculating and postulating what it all means. I think the beauty of the film is largely in its ambiguity. I enjoyed reading this and this and this but I can't say for sure if I agree with any of them.
The above is an edit of one of the more memorable musical cues of the film and an interview from composer's Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow to go along with it. The music is as integral to the experience as anything else... just another reason to love the film.
Please go see this film. Not only is it actually a rewarding viewing but it's a nice message to Hollywood that people can watch smart films, despite the assumption otherwise.
There's lots of writings about the film speculating and postulating what it all means. I think the beauty of the film is largely in its ambiguity. I enjoyed reading this and this and this but I can't say for sure if I agree with any of them.
Please go see this film. Not only is it actually a rewarding viewing but it's a nice message to Hollywood that people can watch smart films, despite the assumption otherwise.