Mutation is not a new premise to Hollywood. Based on Jeff VanderMeer’s best-selling Southern Reach Trilogy, the plot of Alex Garland's "Annihilation" revolves around a group of military scientists exploring a "shimmer" engulfing the area around a lighthouse which was formed after it was struck by a glowing heavenly body.
The immense possibilities put forward by the magnificent story is limited by the screenplay, which focuses on the life of protagonist while also exploring the world inside shimmer. Annihilation could have been a game changer if the screenplay focused more on the "shimmer" and if the script had explained the fictional concepts like "DNA Refraction" rather than just mentioning it.
Nonetheless, the movie is an engaging watch, thanks to a brilliant performance from Natalie Portman and eye catching frames by Rob Hardy. Alex Garland does a good job and the movie is worth a watch for its visuals.
Watch it or not ? : Streaming on Netflix now, Annihilation will surely be a good watch for Sci Fi lovers, with its interesting storyline and performances.
My Rating : 3.5/5
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