What is the meaning of the movie annihilation?

But if you look at Annihilation as a movie about cancer, then that self-destruction becomes, in a sense, literal. Cancer is a destruction of the self by biological means, and Annihilation shows that self-destruction reflected in the environment.

What is an example of annihilation?

The definition of an annihilation is the entire and complete destruction of a place, thing or group. An example of an annihilation is the bombing of an entire town and the resulting murder of all the residents.

What does the ending mean in annihilation?

We learn from Lena’s narration with fellow scientists after the fact that she came to the conclusion that the Shimmer does not wish to “destroy” or even truly annihilate Earth; it wants to change it. However, as Dr. Ventress told Lena, it is an entirely human phenomenon to seek, intentionally or not, self-destruction.

Why did Hal make a mistake?

HAL didn’t need to take control of the mission. He always had control of the mission. The people who built HAL didn’t allow for any override by a human being because they didn’t believe he would ever make a mistake. HAL, of course, could never believe it either; he wasn’t built to allow for the possibility.

What did HAL 9000 say to Dave?

“I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Look Dave, I can see you’re really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over.”

What were Hal’s last words?

In 2001: A Space Odyssey, HAL’s last words are from “Daisy (A Bicycle Built for Two)”.

Is the most reliable computer ever made?

The 9000 series is the most reliable computer ever made. No 9000 computer has ever made a mistake or distorted information. We are all, by any practical definition of the words, foolproof and incapable of error.

Will you stop Dave stop Dave I’m afraid?

Will you stop, Dave? Stop, Dave. I’m afraid.” I know I’ve made some very poor decisions recently, but I can give you my complete assurance that my work will be back to normal.

Why don’t you take a stress pill Dave?

HAL 9000: Look Dave, I can see you’re really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. HAL 9000: Dave, this conversation can serve no purpose anymore.