Review of Annihilation (2018) by Rick L — 15 Jun 2018

Ridiculous, gross and impossible segments spoil any potentially redeeming characteristics.

This review of Annihilation (2018) was written by Rick L on 15 June 2018.

Annihilation has generally received positive reviews.

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Great film that will leave a long-lasting impression on you, and will sure as hell keep you entertained throughout the duration of the film…

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By Kevin H (1,172) on 14 Jan 2019

My initial review of this may change but I have to say that this film bored me so much that I just turned it off and put on Bill and…

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By Rick B (354) on 09 Jan 2019

I read the book and it was interesting and new. This movie especially the script was bad and made no sense at all…

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By Caleb R (85) on 25 Jan 2019

After seeing Ex Machina, you can imgaine that I had high expectations for another Alex Garland Sci-Fi flick…

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By Panchogul (602) on 24 Jul 2020

Me gustó mucho el apartado visual y los efectos especiales, las actuaciones estuvieron buenas pero tampoco magníficas, pese a que se…

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By Erik K (224) on 23 Jan 2019

Boring. Was shocked that this was Obama's top pick of 2018. Somewhat of an awful movie…

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By Ak K (32) on 21 Jan 2019

This movie is fascinating. Makes me want to go back to school and pursue my originally desired degree in Biology…

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By Brad R (338) on 26 Jan 2019

The ending is the make or break factor in a lot of these reviews. I thought it was well done and not as ambiguous as some have indicated…

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