A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition where the laws of nature don't apply.
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A biologist's husband disappears. She puts her name forward for an expedition into an environmental disaster zone, but does not find what she's expecting. The expedition team is made up of the biologist, an anthropologist, a psychologist, a surveyor, and a linguist.
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EnglishRelease Date:
23 February 2018 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$40,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$11,071,584, 25 February 2018, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$12,045,745, 26 February 2018Company Credits
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Scientist: What did you eat? You had rations for only two weeks. You were there for nearly four months.
The Biologist: I don't remember eating.
Scientist: How long do you think you were in there?
The Biologist: Days. Maybe weeks?
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This film was based on the first book in the "Southern Reach" trilogy. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Scientist: What did you eat? You had rations for only two weeks. You were there for nearly four months.
The Biologist: I don't remember eating.
Scientist: How long do you think you were in there?
The Biologist: Days. Maybe weeks?
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Annihilation will be one of those love it or hate it movies. There is nothing spoon fed to you in this and for some that means being confused, lost, or turned off. For others like me it means considering possibilities, what's next, and what does it mean. The story is slow but magical in building up the tension through the films visuals and in the light "terror". I wasn't completely able to put myself in the shoes of these women but I could image my reaction to some of what the characters were experiencing and then wondering why there wasn't more panic, only to balance that with their scientific curiosity and awe. These weren't teenagers overcome by zombies or slashers. These are trained professional scientists in the field study something beyond our science and understanding. I think the film comes together great with only a few holes here or there. And the ending is one that leaves you going....hmmm.