Annihilation (2018) - Page 15 - Blu-ray Forum

shrex · 02-10-2018, 03:44 PM

I'll probably end up seeing this before I check out Black Panther.

ArrestedDevelopment · 02-10-2018, 07:21 PM

Just bought my ticket for the first showing on Thurs evening. Can't wait.

Creed · 02-10-2018, 10:18 PM

Alex Garland had a Q&A on Reddit. For the answers related to the movie:

1. He stated that the film is contained and not open-ended like the books.
2. Working with Natalie Portman was impressive and she was great.
3. Expect some psychedelia!
4. He discussed about the Netflix situation.

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comm...rector_of_the/

Side note: He doesn't give a **** about film vs digital.

Leonidas King · 02-10-2018, 10:35 PM

Ok but did he hint anyone tearing up the f**king dance floor?

Creed · 02-12-2018, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

Ok but did he hint anyone tearing up the f**king dance floor?

Someone hinted the dance sequence. From Alex, expect some cool music in the film.

The Debts · 02-12-2018, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by creed123

Alex Garland had a Q&A on Reddit. For the answers related to the movie:

1. He stated that the film is contained and not open-ended like the books.
2. Working with Natalie Portman was impressive and she was great.
3. Expect some psychedelia!
4. He discussed about the Netflix situation.

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comm...rector_of_the/

Side note: He doesn't give a **** about film vs digital.

I actually participated in that. It was neat seeing him respond to my question for him.

Creed · 02-12-2018, 07:26 PM

That's swell!

The Debts · 02-12-2018, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by creed123

That's swell!

Shaboom.

Cremildo · 02-13-2018, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sawdustandtinsel

I wonder if they are at all worried about whitewashing backlash since Natalie Portman and JJL's characters are Asian and Native American in the book?

Ahem.

The Debts · 02-13-2018, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Cremildo

Ahem.

And HERE WE GO!

ezanie · 02-13-2018, 03:58 AM

I read the first book a few days ago and have no idea the main character was an Asian. And from Garland’s AMA on Reddit, he said he only read the first book as well so...

javy · 02-13-2018, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Cremildo

Ahem.

I love Garland's response.

sawdustandtinsel · 02-13-2018, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Cremildo

Ahem.

Yeah I figured that was on the way. Just for the record, I only brought it up because this article was circulating among the #Oscarssowhite crowd a while ago.

Foggy · 02-13-2018, 05:59 AM

Now that controversy has hit, expect a few people to turn up with no interest in the film to stir the pot.

Wildcat2000 · 02-13-2018, 08:13 AM

I’m genuinely interested in the movie. Never read the books but I think it looks cool.

I think accusations of whitewashing is ridiculous overall.

1. Movies generally have auditions
2. Studios are likely to pick popular actors
3. Are there really a bunch of great actors of “said” race that could be in “said” movie?

Do people really think filmmakers look at adaptations and purposely pick white actors to replace non-white characters with? Seriously? Like picture it...”we’re adapting this book, great let’s start. First who can we replace with a white person?”

don3663 · 02-13-2018, 09:53 AM

Well thats disappointing.

Another oppertunity for representing a minority as the main lead is missed.

To the above stupid post, does that mean "Jeep didn't intentionally mean to kill Anton Yelchin so its OK for the design flaw to exist"...

eiknarf · 02-13-2018, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wildcat2000

I’m genuinely interested in the movie. Never read the books but I think it looks cool.

I think accusations of whitewashing is ridiculous overall.

1. Movies generally have auditions
2. Studios are likely to pick popular actors
3. Are there really a bunch of great actors of “said” race that could be in “said” movie?

Do people really think filmmakers look at adaptations and purposely pick white actors to replace non-white characters with? Seriously? Like picture it...”we’re adapting this book, great let’s start. First who can we replace with a white person?”

Aaaaaaaa +1 I know, right!

And the filmmakers KNOW that someone might complain, yet, they still cast a white person. Why? Because they cast who's best for the job! Sorry, there's simply alllllot more white actors to choose from. It's simply a numbers game.

agoofykindasuperman · 02-13-2018, 12:23 PM

Watched this last night in Toronto at a special screening with Alex Garland in attendance to do a Q&A afterward. Unfortunately I had to catch a train home so couldn't stay for the full Q&A.

I thought the movie was pretty good. Liked it, didn't love it. Has some really cool things going for it. Knew nothing about the movie other than the poster going in so no idea what I was in for.
Some awesome gore scenes and cool SFX. I really liked the premise and the "world" he created in the film. Some parts were very cliched and I had to roll my eyes a couple times.

Overall, this will look great in 4K. The digital projection looked spectacular. Let's hope it comes to the format as I think it's worth a re-watch.

eiknarf · 02-13-2018, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agoofykindasuperman

Watched this last night in Toronto at a special screening with Alex Garland in attendance to do a Q&A afterward. Unfortunately I had to catch a train home so couldn't stay for the full Q&A.

I thought the movie was pretty good. Liked it, didn't love it. Has some really cool things going for it. Knew nothing about the movie other than the poster going in so no idea what I was in for.
Some awesome gore scenes and cool SFX. I really liked the premise and the "world" he created in the film. Some parts were very cliched and I had to roll my eyes a couple times.

Overall, this will look great in 4K. The digital projection looked spectacular. Let's hope it comes to the format as I think it's worth a re-watch.

Interesting. Thanks.

Ok, so looks aside (cuz at the end of the day, how it'll look at home in 4K isn't as important as the story), what would you rate it? What's it most similar to?

agoofykindasuperman · 02-13-2018, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eiknarf

Interesting. Thanks.

Ok, so looks aside (cuz at the end of the day, how it'll look at home in 4K isn't as important as the story), what would you rate it? What's it most similar to?

Umm, I don't want to spoil anything, because I don't know what the trailer is giving away about the movie. Even Alex said at the beginning when he introduced the flick; "the less you know before watching the film, the better".

But it has some strong sci-fi horror elements I'd say feels like a new Alien movie, if there were no Xenomorphs in it lol

I gave it 3.5/5 on Letterboxd but both my friends that were with me gave it a solid 4/5.

Alex also said in an interview to watch it on acid. Unfortunately I did not have any with me

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02-10-2018, 03:44 PM	#281
shrex Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:520 Blu-ray collection:2692 Trading Score:181	I'll probably end up seeing this before I check out Black Panther.

02-10-2018, 07:21 PM	#282
ArrestedDevelopment Banned Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:The O.C. 4K collection:491 Blu-ray collection:1624 DVD collection:68	Just bought my ticket for the first showing on Thurs evening. Can't wait.

02-10-2018, 10:18 PM	#283
Creed Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2015 Location:Christ Church, Barbados 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:136 DVD collection:89 MA collection:75 Digital collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Alex Garland had a Q&A on Reddit. For the answers related to the movie: 1. He stated that the film is contained and not open-ended like the books. 2. Working with Natalie Portman was impressive and she was great. 3. Expect some psychedelia! 4. He discussed about the Netflix situation. https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comm...rector_of_the/ Side note: He doesn't give a **** about film vs digital.

02-10-2018, 10:35 PM	#284
Leonidas King Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Sparta, Laconia - GRC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:2628 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:250	Ok but did he hint anyone tearing up the f**king dance floor?

02-12-2018, 07:26 PM	#287
Creed Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2015 Location:Christ Church, Barbados 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:136 DVD collection:89 MA collection:75 Digital collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	That's swell!

02-13-2018, 03:58 AM	#291
ezanie Active Member Member since:Sep 2011 Blu-ray collection:52	I read the first book a few days ago and have no idea the main character was an Asian. And from Garland’s AMA on Reddit, he said he only read the first book as well so...

02-13-2018, 05:59 AM	#294
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:3609 DVD collection:47	Now that controversy has hit, expect a few people to turn up with no interest in the film to stir the pot.

02-13-2018, 08:13 AM	#295
Wildcat2000 Power Member Member since:Jan 2017 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:9	I’m genuinely interested in the movie. Never read the books but I think it looks cool. I think accusations of whitewashing is ridiculous overall. 1. Movies generally have auditions 2. Studios are likely to pick popular actors 3. Are there really a bunch of great actors of “said” race that could be in “said” movie? Do people really think filmmakers look at adaptations and purposely pick white actors to replace non-white characters with? Seriously? Like picture it...”we’re adapting this book, great let’s start. First who can we replace with a white person?”

02-13-2018, 09:53 AM	#296
don3663 Special Member Member since:Jul 2016 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:431 DVD collection:1	Well thats disappointing. Another oppertunity for representing a minority as the main lead is missed. To the above stupid post, does that mean "Jeep didn't intentionally mean to kill Anton Yelchin so its OK for the design flaw to exist"...

02-13-2018, 12:23 PM	#298
agoofykindasuperman Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Toronto, Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:620 Blu-ray collection:2047 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:178	Watched this last night in Toronto at a special screening with Alex Garland in attendance to do a Q&A afterward. Unfortunately I had to catch a train home so couldn't stay for the full Q&A. I thought the movie was pretty good. Liked it, didn't love it. Has some really cool things going for it. Knew nothing about the movie other than the poster going in so no idea what I was in for. Some awesome gore scenes and cool SFX. I really liked the premise and the "world" he created in the film. Some parts were very cliched and I had to roll my eyes a couple times. Overall, this will look great in 4K. The digital projection looked spectacular. Let's hope it comes to the format as I think it's worth a re-watch.

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