tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608865863680527081.post2414340257760269104..comments2024-03-13T07:41:37.532-04:00Comments on Vic & Walter Thiessen - On Movies...: AnnihilationWalterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16391426206936180224noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608865863680527081.post-9898316722285269622018-07-18T10:12:40.854-04:002018-07-18T10:12:40.854-04:00Hmm. I agree about the 'monster appears' p...Hmm. I agree about the 'monster appears' part of the film. As I mentioned, that seemed boring and unnecessary. And it's true that there were some illogical parts of the film. But I (and presumably other critics) found it hard to argue with those because of the film's unique ideas and structure (which made it hard to know exactly where Garland was going with those illogical points), which, along with the general style and atmosphere, are why I loved this film. The one thing you mention that I strongly disagree with is that Annihilation is boringly typical sci-fi. I didn't find it typical at all (especially the pacing), except of some of sci-fi's great masterpieces (which are not typical). I think the key to your lack of appreciation for this film (versus my love for it) is that the genre is so non-interesting for you, while for me the genre is one of my favourites.Vichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090966032076073337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608865863680527081.post-2834896098046959302018-06-26T12:28:45.058-04:002018-06-26T12:28:45.058-04:00So here is where we must disagree. The problem beg...So here is where we must disagree. The problem begins in that sci-fi horror/thriller is a supremely non-interesting genre for me, and this film is way too typical of the genre for me to appreciate it. I can tolerate the genre and love the film when the story is interesting and creative (like Arrival or Ex Machina), but the overall structure of the film was boringly typical sci-fi for me. Ho-hum: monster appears...etc. How boring can we get! <br /><br />Having 5 female lead roles was a great idea, though not well-used. I can't even begin to start pointing out the incredible number of grossly illogical points in the film. How the critics can live with these, I don't understand. <br /><br />I do give some points for some thought-provoking ideas (tendencies toward self-destruction, openness to everything being made new, etc.), but in my opinion none of this coalesced. Sorry - no mug up from me and I give it a disappointed **+ at best. Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16391426206936180224noreply@blogger.com