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Arrival
USA 2016,
Dir. Denis Villeneuve
Rating: [M] Contains offensive language
Genres: Science Fiction, Drama / Invaders
Topics: Timewarp.
“A grownup sci-fi drama that sustains fear and tension while striking affecting chords on love and loss. ”
Aroview: Amy Adams plays a linguistics expert who is recruited by the military to determine the intentions of seemingly-benign alien visitors who have descended upon the Earth.
Taking a realistic, cerebral approach to the familiar alien-invasion scenario, the intricate script cleverly posits a theory that language influences how we perceive and experience the world, a concept that is freighted with some surprises and a rich emotional payoff. Together with some awe-inspiring images of alien life, the result is a contemporary sci-fi classic to file alongside the likes of 2013's GRAVITY.
Member Reviews
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(Very Good). Showing 1-3 of 3 member reviews.
3 stars (Good Enough) The Earth people were not that interesting but the special effects surrounding the alien presence were well done and showed originality - furthermore, the screenplay refreshingly strived for intelligence rather than violence. ~Tubbs
4 stars (Very Good) Amy Adams gives a good enough performance, but Jeremy Renner is grating and wooden. However, the sound design is absolutely phenomenal, and the film takes a fascinating stance on how we view language. The aliens are great too. ~trauma_hound412
4 stars (Very Good) Pretty good sci-fi. Fresh take I haven't particularly seen before. ~Catapillar
Close Relatives
- Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
- Day the Earth Stood Still, The (1951)
- District 9 (2009)
- Gravity (2013)
- Under the Skin (2013)
- Contact (1997)
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