Annihilation is the latest masterpiece written and directed by Alex Garland, based off the novel by Jeff VanderMeer. Natalie Portman stars along with Jennifer Jason Leigh as a biologist who ventures into an environmental phenomenon called Area X to find out what happened to her husband. What transpires on the screen for the two hour running time is an absolutely mind-blowing science fiction/horror genre film that left me stunned and exhilarated leaving the theater long after the final credits.
The narrative manages to follow the events logically without giving away all the answers to what the film is about. Similar to his previous film Ex Machina, the narrative is a steady and slow build that kept me glued to the screen. Technical strengths are the cinematography and sound. The earlier scenes are shot in very soft muted color tones. During the final quarter of the film when the remaining survivors of the group reach the lighthouse, there is a noticeable color pop that replaces the hazy cinematography with crisp and bright primary digital colors.
The electronic musical score during the last quarter of the film moved around the auditorium and was booming out of the sound system and by that time what I was feeling is completely indescribable. Annihilation is recommended for those who enjoy thoughtful and intelligent filmmaking and is an early entry as one of the best films of 2018.
🎬🎬🎬🎬 (4 out of 4)
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