7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Annihilation (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's core narrative explores philosophical and existential themes such as self-destruction, biological mutation, and the incomprehensibility of alien life, rather than advocating for specific political ideologies or solutions.
The movie features a diverse, all-female main cast, though these characters are original to the adaptation rather than recasts of established roles. Its narrative focuses on existential themes and does not explicitly critique traditional identities.
Secondary
The character of Ventress, described in the source novel as having "dark skin," is portrayed by a white actress in the film adaptation. This constitutes a race swap.
Annihilation does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on a scientific expedition into a mysterious anomaly and the personal relationships of its heterosexual protagonist, without depicting any queer identities or relationships.
Annihilation does not include any explicit transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on scientific exploration, mutation, and the nature of identity within a mysterious anomaly, without engaging with transgender experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Annihilation" adapts the novel of the same name. All primary characters, including the all-female expedition team and Lena's husband, maintain the same gender as established in the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.4
Critic Ratings
8.8
7.9
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