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CovieHuman55BFGMay 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the fact that this is about first contact with an extra-terrestrial live form minus the repetitive Hollywood action frag fest when everything blows up as if it was Michael Bay-ized stashed together with a bunch of product placement (*cough* TF4 *cough*)

Instead, it concentrates more on a more grounded sci-fi concept of communications as two different civilizations are trying to understand each other. Some people may dislike it to the core for the lack of action. And yet, they don't realize that 'Arrival' focuses on the concept of time as a sort 'loop' rather than the normal linear perception (being the default order of Past-Present-Future) Furthermore, what was considered the highlight of the show was that the flow of the story is almost representational to the alien glyph, in such a way that 'the ending of the turns out to be its beginning', like a sentence arranged in
a circular pattern without a full stop. Given its strength, however, the movie is not without some of its weaknesses. >>> SPOILER ALERT… Expand

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badgerryan19May 19, 2017

What a terrific film, The trailer was intriguing and boy did it impress. Amy Adams gives a stellar performance and Denis Villeneuve directing proves again that he can direct a damn good movie. First with Prisoners then Sicario and nowWhat a terrific film, The trailer was intriguing and boy did it impress. Amy Adams gives a stellar performance and Denis Villeneuve directing proves again that he can direct a damn good movie. First with Prisoners then Sicario and now Arrival. The story was superb and makes you really pay attention. I have given a couple 10/10's this year, but this might be the most impressive one I have seen all year.… Expand

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FuturedirectorFeb 21, 2017

A smart, dark, brilliantly entertaining, wonderfully interpreted and surprisingly unforgettable mix of impressive storytelling and magnificent drama. Sci-fi fans will not be disappointed.

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EludiumQ36Apr 30, 2017

Do you remember why you loved the Matrix trilogy then hated it? It's because it was a love story masking as a kick-ass sci-fi story. Similar thing here, "Arrival" is a love story masking as an alien contact story. I want to rate it a "1"Do you remember why you loved the Matrix trilogy then hated it? It's because it was a love story masking as a kick-ass sci-fi story. Similar thing here, "Arrival" is a love story masking as an alien contact story. I want to rate it a "1" because of its deceit, implausible plot points, and feel-yourself-age pacing but it gets a "3" because of its production values and A-list cast. It also messes with the flow of time, not time travel, but its sequencing. While that's laudable, it can be very confusing and inevitably leaves you feeling "had" or conned story-wise. It's a pretty mess resulting in a waste of 2hrs of your time.… Expand

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sanyrubApr 16, 2017

Surprisingly calm film about a fascinating encounter with intelligent alien life that takes place on Earth. The film doesn´t have big visual showings and the pace is pretty slow. But it doesn´t take away from the quality. The theme of theSurprisingly calm film about a fascinating encounter with intelligent alien life that takes place on Earth. The film doesn´t have big visual showings and the pace is pretty slow. But it doesn´t take away from the quality. The theme of the film is language and how difficult it would be to communicate with such strange forms of life. Above all that, the film is an emotive story about a woman´s life and passion for her job and her loved one (you´ll have to see to know who I am refering to). Amy Adams does amazing as always. And you can expect a few twists. But nothing too big. It is about emotions and making us think. We have to improve and educate ourselves more and more, and especially be more sympathetic with others, including other species (go vegan!). A solid 8 out of 10.… Expand

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homer4presidentApr 12, 2017

If you are looking for something like "Independence Day," or "Aliens" then you will be disappointed. If you enjoyed "Interstellar," "Contact," or even "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," then you should find this movie very entertaining,If you are looking for something like "Independence Day," or "Aliens" then you will be disappointed. If you enjoyed "Interstellar," "Contact," or even "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," then you should find this movie very entertaining, and thought provoking. The film is carried entirely by Amy Adams - while the other actors did a fine job (including the special effect aliens) they (like the Sci-fi theme) are all incidental to Amy Adams character.… Expand

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RBdave274luvApr 10, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have watched Arrival four times to find any redeeming qualities to it. I felt the acting was fine but over rated since the movie was so low key and not particularly entertaining. My first problem with it was the way they portrayed the aliens. It is the same old thing, make them look like monsters who have no hands ect., making it totally unbelievable they could build anything to travel anywhere. The movie is more about time than anything else. It is unlike any other movie I have seen so saying there were cliches I found to be inane and won't use that. The soundtrack droned and was very distracting sometimes eclipsing what the actors were saying. The language shown would have been impossible for a linguist to figure out in such a short time. A friend compared it to a Tibetan circle language yet upon investigation, the linguist that created it said nothing about it being anything more than made up. It's a love story in a way but done in a very boring way. I didn't find the movie interesting or thought provoking because the subject matter within it...time isn't linear is old news. Amy Adams did a good job with what she was given but it wasn't much. The movie simply is not entertaining and leaves one with unanswered questions. Unless one is very cerebral this will not be able to hold the attention of most viewers for long. I was very disappointed and have watched hundreds of science fiction movies. I have also read a number of reviews around the net and no one person got the same thing out of this film. Good luck to anyone who tries to sit down and make heads or tails of it without extrapolating on it like most critics have done.… Expand

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SimpsonHillneukMar 24, 2017

A fresh and ingenious insight into what first contact could entail, which gave me an unshakable feeling of excitement throughout. Action movie-lovers stay away! This one has well-thought out plausibility to offer instead. The story always hasA fresh and ingenious insight into what first contact could entail, which gave me an unshakable feeling of excitement throughout. Action movie-lovers stay away! This one has well-thought out plausibility to offer instead. The story always has deeper layers of causality and explanation to delve into; I am still discovering it after watching it three times!… Expand

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night4Mar 25, 2017

Seriously, just go watch Contact again, because it's way better than this. Arrival is trying to be Contact and it just falls flat.

A male protagonist would have helped. Being less slow would have helped. A better soundtrack would have helped.

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yvriMar 21, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Extremely slow paced and boring. Could see the ending came a mile away. Everything about the human experience is extremely unlikely when it tries to portray the real world response to first contact.… Expand

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avr50Mar 19, 2017

The best sci-fi movie of the year and possibly of the decade. Amy Adams was Oscar worthy. The film speaks more about ourselfs and this is why it makes it so important to everybody to watch it

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yashdanMar 5, 2017

I don't understand how this movie got such good reviews!!!
This movie is incredibly stupid and boring!
Not worth watching even if you have time to spare!
Acting - 8
Plot/story - 0
Suspense - 2
Action - 0

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ourtimehascomeMar 11, 2017

Unlike other sci-fi extra-terrestrial first contact films, Arrival is much slower paced. It focuses on contemplation, thought rather than action. That is not a bad thing, and in fact bodes well for the tone. It manages to be both suspensefulUnlike other sci-fi extra-terrestrial first contact films, Arrival is much slower paced. It focuses on contemplation, thought rather than action. That is not a bad thing, and in fact bodes well for the tone. It manages to be both suspenseful and intriguing, though it has the potential to expect more from its audience. I see many similarities between Villeneuve and Christopher Nolan; both of whom create visually striking scenes with a deep story to back it up.… Expand

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ForeignPheonixMar 9, 2017

The first mistake you can make before going into this movie, is buying you some popcorn. At first, the movie might feel a little slow, maybe even boring, but this is some part of the message of the movie. It isn't about telling you as much asThe first mistake you can make before going into this movie, is buying you some popcorn. At first, the movie might feel a little slow, maybe even boring, but this is some part of the message of the movie. It isn't about telling you as much as possible in a short period of time, it want's to tell you a specific thing. In my opinion, it clearly did tell you what exactly what it was ment to tell you, but I won't spoil here, so go watch the movie as soon as possible. I think that the movie can be seen in two ways; Interested in the meta and in the consuming way, while the second way of watching this movie will be a pain in the ass. You won't get the idea of this movie, which doesn't want to tell the most complex story or shows off all of the techninical talents that have been working on this movie. In my opinion this movie is a critic to almost every filmaker in the modern Hollywood, or even to modern filmmaking itself.

A movie can give you three things; 1. Good Story/Dramatography, 2. Good technicial craftmanship and, last but not least, 3. A message/a plea.

I think this movie gave you a very strong message as a viewer, to the filmmakers it sure was a huge appeal, plus the craft was more than incredible. Some might say, that the camera was too restrained, but I think that this was it's biggest power, though it adapted the speed of the story within it's movements.

Just the story was a little of looser to the message, which could end up in a total mess-up, but all in all, even though the story was on the second step this time, as I said in the beginning, the message and appeal was told and it's not even that hard to understand.

What I think was good:

- Acting by Amy Adams
- Cinematography
- Direction
- Visual Design and flare of the scenes witch unknown species
- Music

What I think wasn't good/was bad:

(- Story is too linear and predictable [in big parts])

In total I can't really think of much more than this. There isn't really something that bothered me, there were just things, that weren't as perfect as the things I named, though they might have been great in other movies, if they were used the exact same way as in this movie.
Go watch the movie, you won't regred it, at least if you don't plan on having a date watching this movie together for the first time, you shouldn't do it. Just ruins the evening, 'cause neither one of you will be able to think straight anymore after this movie and it's idea of (would be a spoiler).… Expand

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reviewbuddyMar 8, 2017

Such a wonderful movie. It is something I could watch over and over again, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone. The special effects are incredible and the ending is one of the best I've had the pleasure of witnessing. Some things did annoySuch a wonderful movie. It is something I could watch over and over again, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone. The special effects are incredible and the ending is one of the best I've had the pleasure of witnessing. Some things did annoy me, like the pacing of the movie, but the cure to that is patience. Just let it tell its story and you will enjoy it.… Expand

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daviddelnorte23Mar 8, 2017

La LLegada es una película que durante estos últimos meses mucha gente a catalogado de obra maestra. Pero que dado a como es la academia de Hollywood nadie ha metido en su quiniela para levantar la estatuilla a mejor filme. Pero es que, ¡LaLa LLegada es una película que durante estos últimos meses mucha gente a catalogado de obra maestra. Pero que dado a como es la academia de Hollywood nadie ha metido en su quiniela para levantar la estatuilla a mejor filme. Pero es que, ¡La Llegada es un peliculón como la copa de un pino! Y lo es gracias a un magnífico guión durante toda la película. Un guión que trabaja tanto el desarrollo de personajes, como los diálogos y, por supuesto, la trama. Una trama que es de "Alienígenas" la hace incluso creíble. Pero sobre todo en esos giros, en el GIRO. Por no hablar de la fotografía que vuelve a ser puro Villenueve, preciosa.

Los actores están sensacionales y liderados por Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner y Forest Whitaker (este actor es de mis favoritos). Amy está de Oscar. Increíble su personaje.

En definitiva, 'Arrival' es mi película preferida del año 2016, de momento. Y, por comparar me gusta más que Interestellar. Un sobresaliente.… Expand

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moviewithmegMar 7, 2017

I, like many others, suffer from skepticism with any science fiction that grounds any plot in reality. Star Wars, Star Trek, Guardians, sure I can jump right into the world. But if I am supposed to believe that aliens could be landing nextI, like many others, suffer from skepticism with any science fiction that grounds any plot in reality. Star Wars, Star Trek, Guardians, sure I can jump right into the world. But if I am supposed to believe that aliens could be landing next Thursday during my team rundown meeting, you can lose me. Arrival opened with some the strongest cinematography of the season, (mainly because ominous fog is my aesthetic) and I was a believer. I believed in the tension and even the potential reality of close encounters. I was all in, up until the main reveal, which to me seemed ridiculous due to the sheer magnitude of the twist. Even in comparison to some other crazy futuristic sci-fi plots. Despite my wavering beliefs towards the end, it was beautifully shot and exceptionally acted, despite my general lukewarm feelings towards Jeremy Renner, I think we learned that he is best received as a supporting man under a stronger lead in Adams. 8.2/10… Expand

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daeneryswiftMar 7, 2017

I loved this movie from its first frame to its last! Kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time, and also made me cry lmao. Amy was robbed of her Oscar nomination!

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mrmonsterMar 6, 2017

Tremendously overrated. It is a good movie, and has very good special effects, but it did not deserve a best picture nomination. At best it is forgettable.

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FrankomanMar 5, 2017

I love sci-fi. From Star Wars to 2001 (my all time fav), Alien, although not so much Aliens, The Abyss, 12 Monkeys, Blade Runner, The Thing, and Gattaca to name but a few, and just to show the range that appeals to me, a sci-fi lover.

So farI love sci-fi. From Star Wars to 2001 (my all time fav), Alien, although not so much Aliens, The Abyss, 12 Monkeys, Blade Runner, The Thing, and Gattaca to name but a few, and just to show the range that appeals to me, a sci-fi lover.

So far I have read reviews stating Arrival is about big ideas, it's a character study, it's sci-fi for the mind, thought provoking, and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Well, that last part was true. I was on the edge of my seat all through the movie, but only because the remote was just out of reach. The rest? Well, I'd like to know what the **** you people were smoking to get anything out of this bilge. I have never, in my life, watched such garbage. A film about nothing. And I got it. I understood it. I know what happened, and why. I just couldn't give a flying ****, about any of them. A pretentious movie, with pretentious Aliens, where nothing happens.

What the **** is happening to people?… Expand

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jasonpfaff23Mar 4, 2017

There are two types of viewers responses, those that are looking for an Independence Day type of shallow blockbuster, and those who think and feel a bit more deeply and are looking for an interesting story that is heartfelt with surprises.There are two types of viewers responses, those that are looking for an Independence Day type of shallow blockbuster, and those who think and feel a bit more deeply and are looking for an interesting story that is heartfelt with surprises. This films delivers to the latter- and I am quite amazed at some of these negative reviews. I will say, you need to stick with this film to the very end- and I could see why some people say it was slow moving, if judging by the first half of the film. I am rarely so positively affected after a film (as in this case) where I will be emailing a friend late at night to recommend it. It is also interesting that most viewers either love or hate this film- no middle ground. I need to learn to love the haters.… Expand

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Aldrin13Mar 1, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This one is for sure one of the best sci-fi movies of all time. It's a full package, a great plot, screenplay and meanfully story, Oscar's worth sound effects, and an achievement on directing. It's messenge by criticising nowadays human relations and forgetting simple things like dialogue and comprehension is beautiful. Whatsmore, it's not just a typical story about alien invasion, but a story about a mother and her strugglings for her proufound love, which feeling Amy Adams captures with a deep acting. Obligatory must-see. ABUSOLUTELY LOVE IT.… Expand

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MikefromAngusMar 1, 2017

This is the BEST realistic what happened if movie, if aliens visited earth. I wished there was alittle more story while I was watching the movie. It did feel alittle boring and dragged on.

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georgioFeb 27, 2017

Arrival is a very nice example of something that I would call "organic" movie. First, it selects its audience that consists of something I would call "wanabe deep thinker". Then choose some scientific trivia - in case of Arrival it is aArrival is a very nice example of something that I would call "organic" movie. First, it selects its audience that consists of something I would call "wanabe deep thinker". Then choose some scientific trivia - in case of Arrival it is a random fact from psycholinguistics. Exaggerate this idea to make it suitably epic for grand reveal. Cover your basics with camera work and CGI. As for the rest of the script just play into cultural stereotypes your newb deep thinkers audience. But beware you only have capacity for one deep idea and even that one has to be carefully unpacked. I am sorry, but just one random idea is not good enough to carry a movie no matter how well made. In a sane world this should be an scifi flick. That is why it gets that mark from me.… Expand

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samuel_92Feb 27, 2017

La mejor película de temas espaciales desde Interestelar. Sin duda un gran espectáculo unipersonal, sobre como un evento MACRO define lo MICRO. Lo mejor del año en Sci-Fi

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LeZeeFeb 26, 2017

It was a perfect contact, but troubled at the communication.

The film was decent. Nowadays there are lots of altered versions coming that you won't easily say those are the remakes or reboots or spin- offs or whatever they call them in theseIt was a perfect contact, but troubled at the communication.

The film was decent. Nowadays there are lots of altered versions coming that you won't easily say those are the remakes or reboots or spin- offs or whatever they call them in these days. Like 'Premotheus' to 'Alien', this film can remind you a few titles from the past, but 'Contact' is what the majority of us believes it got inspired.

The eight Oscars nominees for the film is insane. I know some people liked it, and the film was good, that does not mean it is an Oscar product. I'm okay with the technical side recognition as it deserved that. So visually it was very good, but not a special effects extravaganza. Just a simple sci-fi drama, with a few thrills, particularly towards the end.

When the unexpected visitors from the outer-space land their ships in the twelve different locations on the earth, the humans patiently try to communicate with them to learn their intentions. This story focused on the American soil, where experts are brought in to decode the alien language. How the rest of tale develops was told in the remaining parts.

To me it smells like a trilogy. If not, it should be. I enjoyed it, mainly because of being a drama. Sci-fi is always associated with action, adventure and thriller, but this drama was something fresh as per todays computer graphics dominated cinema world. This is particularly for the family and older people like the grownups. Like I said the youngsters love action and violence. So it is a one time viewable film and you will get everything in that attempt itself.

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NikolayGFeb 25, 2017

Grossly overrated movie. The plot is nearly non-existent, and what there is makes little sense. Huge questions, such as - Why have the aliens come? - are answered in about 6 words. The screenplay isn't a screenplay; it is a rough sketch, oneGrossly overrated movie. The plot is nearly non-existent, and what there is makes little sense. Huge questions, such as - Why have the aliens come? - are answered in about 6 words. The screenplay isn't a screenplay; it is a rough sketch, one that leaves many story elements undeveloped. Honestly, I don't know what they needed two hours for if this is all they had to deliver. I could, if I wanted (I won't) "spoil" this movie for you in about two sentences, as that's all there is in terms of content. The rest of it is spent on dull shots of the giant floating rock of an alien ship, and repetitive scenes of our cast learning to communicate with the octopus-like aliens. Add two hours to your life and do not see this movie.… Expand

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bgrecoFeb 25, 2017

Awful, make no sense, probably one of the worst science fiction movie of all time....boring to death...really, if you want to sleep, watch it....the good press is all wrong ....

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Benkoko11Feb 23, 2017

In his first foray into sci-fi, Villeneuve's lofty ambitions are as over-calculated as they are under-executed. Arrival is far from the promised humanist thriller, coming across as a wannabee Nolan thinker, only less coherent and moreIn his first foray into sci-fi, Villeneuve's lofty ambitions are as over-calculated as they are under-executed. Arrival is far from the promised humanist thriller, coming across as a wannabee Nolan thinker, only less coherent and more pretentious. After the abominations of Enemy and Sicario, this may just be strike 3 for Denis.… Expand

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3ebfan511Feb 23, 2017

Preposterous ending ruins an otherwise decent movie. (One of the worst convoluted endings to a movie ever.) and I really liked the movie up until that point.

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PerryMFeb 20, 2017

Human, profound, thought provoking and creative. The acting is superb, the storytelling style and presentation is excellent, it is a powerful and beautiful movie about life, the human condition and the reality of our world today.

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Muskrat147Feb 20, 2017

Arrival's deliberately slow pacing may serve as a turnoff for some; but it's incredible bits of tension and terrific performances provide an interesting look into a complex world of grief, love, and wonder.

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TheShrike222Feb 20, 2017

This movie is all I yearn for in science fiction and so rarely find. Its not about fabulous technologies, or operatic galaxy wide conflicts of good versus evil. That's just sparkle and glitter. The best science fiction challenges us to ask.This movie is all I yearn for in science fiction and so rarely find. Its not about fabulous technologies, or operatic galaxy wide conflicts of good versus evil. That's just sparkle and glitter. The best science fiction challenges us to ask. Who are we? How do we see and understand the world around us. How do we balance joy and loss. And this movie does it all without drowning ideas with the usual sci-fi pitfalls. All the creatures, tech babble, stunts, CG work and the rest are firmly tethered to the plot. No, wow I designed a wicked cool spacecraft, it's got to go in somewhere. Science fiction has so much potential as a genre. It's nice to see a movie that delves into that potential for once.… Expand

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NotoriousFraudFeb 19, 2017

Though it is much better than a majority of science fiction movies coming out. "Arrival" does not stack up to the directors previous works like "Sicario" and "Prisoners". The writing for the movie just does not have the punch i think itThough it is much better than a majority of science fiction movies coming out. "Arrival" does not stack up to the directors previous works like "Sicario" and "Prisoners". The writing for the movie just does not have the punch i think it needed. However, looking at the writers previous work, i'm surprised the movie didn't turn out like absolute crap like the "Nightmare on Elm Street" remake or "Final Destination 5".… Expand

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ALexA182Feb 19, 2017

How on earth are people giving this boring mess of a movie such high scores? I guess it just tells you have bad the average movie is today. This is a convoluted, boring, poorly acted contrived mess that has neither originality or a realHow on earth are people giving this boring mess of a movie such high scores? I guess it just tells you have bad the average movie is today. This is a convoluted, boring, poorly acted contrived mess that has neither originality or a real story line. Thankfully I saw this on a DVD so I could fast-forward through the plodding mindless scenes.… Expand

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joaodestroyerFeb 19, 2017

This movie a huge disappointment. It's boring, the plot is a joke, and it tries to very deep and philosophical even though by the end of the movie, you don't care about the characters or their troubles. A waste of time.

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DaBlazeyekFeb 19, 2017

It should really have Oscar! It was without the big explosions, destroyings, lasers and big pieces of fire, but it was the best kind of science-fiction film. Plot was very nice, Amy Adams is very good (and very beatiful of course). AndIt should really have Oscar! It was without the big explosions, destroyings, lasers and big pieces of fire, but it was the best kind of science-fiction film. Plot was very nice, Amy Adams is very good (and very beatiful of course). And simple, but very interesting history, which tricked spectator. But without history of aliens, film will be beatiful too.… Expand

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tasslehoff69Feb 17, 2017

I thought the beginning half of the movie was fairly good and I was interested in the story. The ending was so bad it actually made me angry and I yelled at my TV.

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Christopher715Feb 16, 2017

I really had high hopes for this movie. While Amy Adams "acted her heart out", this somehow missed the mark. Being a HUGE science fiction/space sf, this was slow and just didn't do much for me. Great concept and not directive, I justI really had high hopes for this movie. While Amy Adams "acted her heart out", this somehow missed the mark. Being a HUGE science fiction/space sf, this was slow and just didn't do much for me. Great concept and not directive, I just didn't find it interesting in the least. Perhaps this had appeal for some, but just didn't do it for this particular viewer.… Expand

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HotelCentralFeb 16, 2017

This is a fairly entertaining film which rides primarily on the very capable shoulders of Amy Adams while striving to elevate the film beyond the mundane through the intimate experiences of her character Dr. Louise Banks. Whether or not itThis is a fairly entertaining film which rides primarily on the very capable shoulders of Amy Adams while striving to elevate the film beyond the mundane through the intimate experiences of her character Dr. Louise Banks. Whether or not it succeeds depends on how one weighs the film's flaws, much the same shopping list as appears in nearly every other "first contact" film. The militarists naturally see the aliens as a threat. Extremists make an attempt at replacing order with chaos. The mysterious aliens have a mysterious purpose and provide our Dr. Banks with a mysterious "gift" which is never fully explained. And of course very little is done to illuminate just how exactly language experts go about deciphering an unknown language.

But if you like our Dr. Banks you'll probably like the film. Just don't expect any profound revelations about life, the universe, or much of anything else, including aliens.… Expand

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psyberdelicFeb 14, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Slow and nonsensical. Learning the aliens language allows you to see the future? Time travel in your day-dreams? Everybody's stupid but the heroine? Subtitles for the alien's language? Close Encounters did a vastly superior job of imagining first contact. I fast-forwarded through most of it just to see if the positive reviews made any sense. Nope.… Expand

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AthanasiosTFeb 12, 2017

Sci-fi once again shows it's hope for humanity. Excellent film that left me with plenty to think about. Don't expect laser blasting space battles; it's a movie about us humans and our ability to progress as a species.

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OsmarCamposFeb 12, 2017

The movie is just a non sense trailer with non sense flashbacks, it's an argue who starts good and finish with a non sense... thing, the director just make and experiment with a wrong trama

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RvwFromUpHereDec 30, 2016

Who: Amy Adams, Hawkeye, and someone who agreed to be in Taken 3 as, Colonel Webber
What: Another phenomenal addition by Denis Villeneuve that makes me wonder, is he the best director of this century?
Where: Earth. I wanna say...Scotland?Who: Amy Adams, Hawkeye, and someone who agreed to be in Taken 3 as, Colonel Webber
What: Another phenomenal addition by Denis Villeneuve that makes me wonder, is he the best director of this century?
Where: Earth. I wanna say...Scotland? When (Can I watch this again): Arrival will be a sci-fi gem you can watch over and over again. Why: If you loved the unrelenting suspense of "Prisoners" and the feeling of utter futility "Sicario" shoved down your throat, then this film will blow your mind in a completely different way from his previous films.… Expand

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JMalikFeb 8, 2017

the film was a little too long. there were some bore parts and some interesting parts. amazing performance from amy adams as per usual. it kinda sad how the film ends once u get the picture of how the main character's life and the aliens arethe film was a little too long. there were some bore parts and some interesting parts. amazing performance from amy adams as per usual. it kinda sad how the film ends once u get the picture of how the main character's life and the aliens are linked. pretty damn original story but there were some over repetitive things on the script and some scenes could be edited in order to get a smaller runtime… Expand

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thedaywalkerFeb 7, 2017

Gotta say this is some brilliant work! I started watching thinking one thing and finished the movie in another state of mind, Amy Adams was breathtaking, the end with such an unexpected twist and still beautiful... they changed the "sic-fi"Gotta say this is some brilliant work! I started watching thinking one thing and finished the movie in another state of mind, Amy Adams was breathtaking, the end with such an unexpected twist and still beautiful... they changed the "sic-fi" of an alien invasion and did something new, where there not so much sic-fi as you would expect from an alien invasion movie… Expand

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NegatiwFeb 5, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had so many high expectations from this movie, but they all fell into the drain after the end of the movie. I expected it to be a mystery, a good Sci-Fi movie, but it was completely and utterly boring. I know, there are some psychological and existential implications to the movie, but damn, it wasn't what I expected.… Expand

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lks2017Feb 5, 2017

A breathtaking film. Fantastic acting, brilliant story. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. One of the most impressive films I have seen in a while now. A must see! All the low reviewers clearly don't know a good movie if it slapped them inA breathtaking film. Fantastic acting, brilliant story. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. One of the most impressive films I have seen in a while now. A must see! All the low reviewers clearly don't know a good movie if it slapped them in the face. Watch it now!… Expand

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sicknutzFeb 4, 2017

Looks like most people are judging this movie without having read the short story upon which it's based. There was a lot of rework of the plot to make it a movie, and in doing so the beauty and best parts of the story were discarded. AllLooks like most people are judging this movie without having read the short story upon which it's based. There was a lot of rework of the plot to make it a movie, and in doing so the beauty and best parts of the story were discarded. All that's left is a sappy mess which causes the first contact part of the plot to feel awkward and out of place.… Expand

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SomePersonaJan 1, 2017

This movie feels like a giant metaphor for communication and language and how each of those changes and affects all of our lives. I really enjoyed this film (especially the ending), and if I had to name any problems, it would probably be someThis movie feels like a giant metaphor for communication and language and how each of those changes and affects all of our lives. I really enjoyed this film (especially the ending), and if I had to name any problems, it would probably be some of the editing (they don't change a shot for more than fifteen seconds) and some tonal issues.… Expand

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SerengetiFeb 4, 2017

I was really disappointed in this movie. It didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. The premise was totally fabulous, but I don't think the story lived up to the promise the original idea promised. The biggest disappointment of all was theI was really disappointed in this movie. It didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. The premise was totally fabulous, but I don't think the story lived up to the promise the original idea promised. The biggest disappointment of all was the appearance of the alien life forms. I thought it was just completely stupid to make them look the way they did. For me, this movie was a total bust.… Expand

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saintdeckyFeb 3, 2017

Arrival is a creative, fresh, and new film that is beautifully shot, acted, and written. The trailers and the first few minutes may seem cheesy, but don't be fooled. Once the plot is unfolded it is so much more.

Characters/Acting: One of theArrival is a creative, fresh, and new film that is beautifully shot, acted, and written. The trailers and the first few minutes may seem cheesy, but don't be fooled. Once the plot is unfolded it is so much more.

Characters/Acting: One of the only complaints I have about the movie was that Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker didn't get to do much. It's more of a showcase of Amy Adams' character. It still worked out fine, but I would have liked to see more of the co-stars. Otherwise, it is well-acted and the characters are strong enough to care for.

Cinematography: The direction of this movie is beautiful; beautiful shots, beautiful angles, and so many beautiful little things that made the atmosphere eerie and creepy.

Music: The score is one of the best ones I've heard in a long time. It's suspenseful, eerie, and sends chills down your spine. How it was not recognized with an Oscar, I have no idea. The score was more ambient and abstract, rather than a traditional score with normal music, and it pulled it off well.

Plot: The plot twist in the end was not predictable, chilling, and amazing, reminding me of The Sixth Sense. It wasn't a "hah, you thought this but it was actually this, get rekt" kind of twist, it makes you think more and figure it out. Like Sixth Sense, you may recall certain scenes after finding out the twist and think, "huh, that does make sense with the twist applied." Some say that the plot is paced badly, and I can see where they're coming from. There were some slower moments, and the movie is in no rush to complete itself. There are a few scenes that even I agree went on for just a minute or two long, but did set up good tension.

Visual Effects: Despite a moderately-sized budget, the effects were not the greatest I've seen in a while. There are a few scenes where the effects were obviously not prioritized, but almost everything looks convincing enough so it doesn't take you out of the movie.

Overall, Arrival is an excellently-crafted, thought-out movie. Do I think it deserves many of the nominations it received? Definitely.… Expand

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navid_gFeb 2, 2017

One of the best movies of the year! The story of the film and the point it wanted to make, makes the viewer think. The atmosphere of the film was brilliantly made.

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chidimeFeb 1, 2017

Very good movie. It's one of those rare movies where you leave really confused, but you know it's a really good movie (like Inception, for instance). Would have been a 10 if more explanation was given for why the root event occurred.

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MixedMessageJan 29, 2017

Look, if you want the Hollywood version with explosions and shooting watch Edge of Tomorrow, which is actually a good movie also. Arrival is an intelligent and beautiful movie, simultaneously a story about the meaning of communication and aLook, if you want the Hollywood version with explosions and shooting watch Edge of Tomorrow, which is actually a good movie also. Arrival is an intelligent and beautiful movie, simultaneously a story about the meaning of communication and a meditation on the value of life and choice. Like all great film you're not the same after seeing it as before. More prosaic and lacking the epic sweep of 2001 (the greatest film ever), reminiscent but more accessible. I've now seen Sicarios and Arrival and I'm sold on Villeneuve - I'm interested in anything he makes now. I have to laugh that the one negative review is from Trump's son-in-law's paper. Imagine a super advanced alien species arriving on Earth and Trump representing us!… Expand

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LafflixNov 20, 2016

Viewer be warned. Preview contains all the "excitement" of this supposedly "clever" sci-fi movie (very sad). Actually, this has been grossly overhyped by professional film critics. I would like to have my money back if possible. Dark,Viewer be warned. Preview contains all the "excitement" of this supposedly "clever" sci-fi movie (very sad). Actually, this has been grossly overhyped by professional film critics. I would like to have my money back if possible. Dark, slow, incoherent plot that challenge you to stay awake. Tried my very hardest to enjoy this movie, but failed to do so. One film critic graciously rated this as: wait until it comes out in DVD. My vote: skip this movie and spend your hard earned money elsewhere. In summary, I feel scammed by the professional film critics, similar to the many fake reviews on Amazon.… Expand

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swamar15Jan 28, 2017

Excellent! The Arrival is one of the best films of 2016 and is a must see! The film deserves all good reviews and at least one Oscar. The film might get them waterworks going and will help you reflect on your own life.

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jgzegerJan 27, 2017

Two alien octapuses travel to Earth in a giant egg and share the secrets of time with humans by squirting black ink onto the wall of their on-board fish tank. This film really makes you appreciate Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

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Thejudge21Jan 27, 2017

If you want to watch a film to fall asleep to this is it. Long boring and you won't want to stay awake for the ending. How this has such a high rating Is as baffling as those squid like aliens. Even I could write a better script than thisIf you want to watch a film to fall asleep to this is it. Long boring and you won't want to stay awake for the ending. How this has such a high rating Is as baffling as those squid like aliens. Even I could write a better script than this film had. Endless moments of nothing, and the climax was not out of this world. very disappointing considering the acting talent. Don't waste your time...… Expand

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Bo33yJan 26, 2017

I don't know about that future, intuition becomes squid worth, they traveled in giant bananas, communicating in bubbles and spraying ink.. Square Pants. A snooze fest that had some Syfi connecting that language, but the rest of it wasI don't know about that future, intuition becomes squid worth, they traveled in giant bananas, communicating in bubbles and spraying ink.. Square Pants. A snooze fest that had some Syfi connecting that language, but the rest of it was propaganda. A pat on the back for World Pieces or Peace, in the attempted language of the octopods. No purrs there.… Expand

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danigarvireJan 24, 2017

Arrival es la nueva película del aclamado director Denis Villeneuve (Conocido por películas tan interesantes como Enemy, Prisioners o Sicario) y pelea con grandes argumentos por alguno los puestos más altos en el género de la cienciaArrival es la nueva película del aclamado director Denis Villeneuve (Conocido por películas tan interesantes como Enemy, Prisioners o Sicario) y pelea con grandes argumentos por alguno los puestos más altos en el género de la ciencia ficción.

Críticos como Roger Ebert han hablado mucho sobre el rumbo que están tomando las películas de terror con ejemplos como “Babadook” o “It follows”, donde se rechaza el modelo del “jumpscare” (subidas de música e imágenes impactantes) por un estudio de personajes y el tratamiento de temas más profundos como la depresión o la angustia existencial. La cinta de Villeneuve así como Interestelar de Nolan o Prometheus de Ridley Scott son un ejemplo de este mismo modelo aplicado a la ciencia ficción. Arrival o La Llegada (como ha sido denominada en países de habla latina) es una película que rechaza el modelo de invasión alienígena de acción y decide realizar un estudio del personaje de Louise, una experta lingüista que obtiene la oportunidad de intentar mantener una conversación con los “visitantes”. Y esto lo realiza dando respuesta a preguntas realmente interesantes como ¿De que modo nos enfrentamos a aquello que nos aterra?

Es difícil hablar de Arrival sin correr el riesgo de revelar parte de la trama pero si podemos definir aquello de lo que trata esta película es probablemente la comunicación. La cinta nos recuerda la importancia desmedida de esta capacidad y explota este hecho tan aparentemente sencillo de un modo realmente inteligente.  
En el reparto encontramos probablemente uno de los puntos más destacables de la película junto al guión, y esto es sin duda la actuación de Amy Adams como Louise. Se trata de una actuación que esta recibiendo muchos rumores de Oscar a mejor actriz principal y no son infundados ya que de algún modo toda la película carga sobre los hombros de la actuación de Amy Adams y en lugar de flaquear consigue hacer, si cabe, aún más destacables algunos de los puntos más interesantes de Arrival. Sin embargo en el reparto también hay uno de los puntos más flacos de la película y se trata de la actuación de Jeremy Renner que aunque está principalmente correcto, logra que algunos de los momentos de más importancia de la película parezcan algo cursis y melodramáticos. Da la sensación de que Renner creía estar actuando en una película diferente y con menos aspiraciones.

La cinematografía de Villeneuve a manos Bradford Young es sin duda otro de los puntos absolutamente sobresalientes del largo y nos regala planos que quitan el aliento. Del mismo modo que utiliza planos cerrados aportando un sentimiento de opresión y tensión palpables, también utiliza planos amplios con mucho espacio para respirar y empaparse de la imagen en aquellos momentos donde nos revela información imprescindible. Juega muy bien con esta dicotomía que sin duda hace de esta película una pequeña y extraña joya.

En definitiva Arrival es una cinta ambiciosa que logra mantener muy bien su tono y sus aspiraciones, y nos cuenta esa historia que hemos oido tantas veces con una perspectiva nueva y fresca que no deja a nadie indiferente. Tiene algunos de los mejores momentos cinematográficos del año y probablemente la mejor actuación de la carrera de Amy Adams desde The Master. Villeneuve se está forjando un nombre en el panorama actual del cine comercial haciendo películas con tintes indies que le hacen uno de los directores más interesantes del momento.… Expand

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SkulbJan 23, 2017

The problem with intelligent sci-fi is that it turns off...well, you know what sort of people it turns off. Arrival is a sort of linguistic Independence Day made by someone intelligent. In fact it might even be considered a pioneer movie inThe problem with intelligent sci-fi is that it turns off...well, you know what sort of people it turns off. Arrival is a sort of linguistic Independence Day made by someone intelligent. In fact it might even be considered a pioneer movie in the linguistics sci-fi sub genre. And because the topic of the movie is actually people learning to communicate with an alien species, rather than blowing them up with nuclear bombs like we do in almost every other Hollywood sci-fi, the movie has an odd pace to it. It can also be a little confusing here and there, particularly once the aliens start communicating through ink circles. It's a tough process to sell in the movie medium, but I think the director does a good job of it. And once that's over with Arrival is also an emotionally engaging affair. Although, again, somewhat confusing until the end.
If I have one complaint it is with the usual underlying, globalist political message it ends with. It's all good and well to be politically correct and wish for human unification. But there would be a government then as well, even more remote and out of people's control than the national governments we currently suffer under. Somehow this globalist turd sandwich has to be included in all science fiction that isn't utterly braindead. It's disappointing. I miss the 80s, when independent, private people were the heroes in movies while the government posed as the villain. That seems a lot more healthy to me than what we're getting these days. Always, always more government, bigger government and just an end to all differences between people. Boring. Also dangerous. And sadly the most obvious message in Arrival. On a more ridiculous but less intrusive point, Arrival presents the mad Americans, invaders of the world, as the reasonable ones, while the Chinese and Russians get to play gun toting madmen as usual. Flip the roles and you have a more realistic movie immediately. It's not a big deal and you sort of the expect it from a US propaganda organ like Hollywood. But it's still comical. The USA are not the good guys. I repeat, not the good guys. Sorry if you had to find this out on Metacritic.
Arrival has other, more interesting messages too though, so I guess I'll suffer through the US war propaganda this one time. Diverse subjects like time, suffering and isolation are handled remarkably well. And I don't think it's pretentious either, which is a much repeated criticism of the movie. Although I guess to some everything is pretentious unless you blow things up with nuclear bombs and have comic relief while doing it. And yes, that was another Independence Day reference.… Expand

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WaelJan 22, 2017

Arrival is a solid project that benefits not only from some great directing, but also from a strong plot that comes to genius conclusions, a strong performance from Amy Adams, and an undeniably outstanding score that will absolutely leave youArrival is a solid project that benefits not only from some great directing, but also from a strong plot that comes to genius conclusions, a strong performance from Amy Adams, and an undeniably outstanding score that will absolutely leave you in tears. I wouldn't be surprised if it was nominated for a lot of Oscars.… Expand

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smodcastJan 22, 2017

Watch this! Watch this! Watch this!
It isn't the best science fiction movie you'll ever watch. But this has gut and heart and soul. This is Denis Villeneuve's best work. And yes, I watched Sicario. But this is.. Watch it.

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AndrewLambertJan 22, 2017

Arrival immediately cements itself not just as a sci-fi classic but a remarkable cinematic achievement and 2016's greatest film, as Denis Villevaude delivers a mind-blowing attack on the senses that will leave you emotionally andArrival immediately cements itself not just as a sci-fi classic but a remarkable cinematic achievement and 2016's greatest film, as Denis Villevaude delivers a mind-blowing attack on the senses that will leave you emotionally and intellectually exhausted, with an exceptional, Oscar worthy Amy Adams at the center, tying it all together. A exhilarating, astonishing must see.… Expand

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singleroseJan 21, 2017

I continue to think about this movie days after viewing it. Its themes resonated with me and I found it to be thought very provoking as well as very engaging.

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NedRyerson1Jan 21, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Arrival portrayed a whole new approach to a subject seen many times in sci-fi, first contact with extraterrestrial life forms. It is beautiful because not everything leads to war and practically all the answers are with a language expert. The film is based on Ted Chiang’s short tale Story of your Life; the director and screenwriters succeeded taking this great story, but developing a mild yet interesting plot, by adding the pressure of an imminent war (the book is a bit slow and hard to follow without that); deciding to represent the Heptapod’s spaceships like a semicircular shape and the language in a circular form (much more clear that the book). Another great choice was addressing the main conflict from multiple points of view, but keeping doctor Banks in the spotlight, with her own conflicts and the way she embraces this new communication style. One big problem was the way in which it is revealed the gift that learning the language gives, both in book and film are forcibly explicit. So here we face a reflection about clash of different forms of consciousness and the paradox that arises when incorporating free will to the equation. The construction sequence of the movie is very coherent to the developed theme, and it is understandable when the gift is acknowledged. Here Amy Adams consecrates herself within the great actresses of cinema; the rest of the cast is pretty good too. Strong direction, bold script and unsettling score of Johann Johannsson. One of the finest films of the year.… Expand

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ranjan04rajeevJan 20, 2017

Direction and cinematography is ordinary, what gives this movie a push is its plot and new idea. but the movie lacks closure, after building up this great it needed more, feels like half feed. but decent and must watch for any scie-fie fan.

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EliascJan 15, 2017

'The Arrival' is a science fiction film based on real science like Chris Nolan's 'Interstellar'. The basic story is that aliens arrive on earth. The aliens are truly alien and look like creatures that astrobiologists have already suggested'The Arrival' is a science fiction film based on real science like Chris Nolan's 'Interstellar'. The basic story is that aliens arrive on earth. The aliens are truly alien and look like creatures that astrobiologists have already suggested might look like and that communication with is almost impossible. Humans react with both wonder and fear as the two lead characters played by Amy Adams and Jeremy Remmer attempt to find a method of communication. Their communication attempts hide another discovery about the aliens and human beings which will not be apparent until the film's ending. The film is complicated by film editing which will confuse viewers until the end of the film, but will make perfect sense if you have been paying attention or if you watch it again.… Expand

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shoulderoforionJan 20, 2017

Cheap time travel as memory tricks doomed this only passing scifi flick with trite explanations, ignoring gaping logic holes dealing with the two main characters. I wouldn't recommend this movie. Style (& not all that much of that) over substance.

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andrelol3Jan 17, 2017

Just a pseudo-intellectual movie. It looks like a intelligent movie, but it really isn't. The plot is stupid, the characters are all stupid, the pacing is terrible and, during the whole movie, NOTHING interesting and smart happens. Hell, IJust a pseudo-intellectual movie. It looks like a intelligent movie, but it really isn't. The plot is stupid, the characters are all stupid, the pacing is terrible and, during the whole movie, NOTHING interesting and smart happens. Hell, I could even say nothing happens in the movie at all...

This is really a hipster movie. It looks different and smart, but is has nothing going for it.… Expand

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johnsonjohnsonJan 17, 2017

亜有時則是指在伦敦西区上演的戏剧。光業的役所浩二勝俣博山约百老汇剧院經常共同被看作光業的役所浩二勝俣博山是英语世界中最高水平的商业剧院代表。观赏伦敦西区的演出已经成为觀光業光業的役所浩二勝俣博山的役所浩二勝俣博山崎健藺生小林高水平的商业剧院代表。观赏伦敦西区光光業的役所浩二勝俣博山業的役所浩二勝俣博山。亜有時則是指在伦敦西区上演的戏剧。光業的役所浩二勝俣博山约百老汇剧院經常共同被看作光業的役所浩二勝俣博山是英语世界中最高水平的商业剧院代表。观赏伦敦西区的演出已经成为觀光業光業的役所浩二勝俣博山的役所浩二勝俣博山崎健藺生小林高水平的商业剧院代表。观赏伦敦西区光光業的役所浩二勝俣博山業的役所浩二勝俣博山。

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cyndieJan 17, 2017

My wife and I went to see this on a date night last Saturday, and was wowed by the opening scene, the wild and fun dance number on the overpass. Wonderful!

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nellic07Jan 17, 2017

This is not movie about aliens. Aliens are just framework for drama story about woman and her sick future kid.Aliens are extras,there is no suspension in the movie, there is no pace, the end is rushed and without any meaning. Chinese andThis is not movie about aliens. Aliens are just framework for drama story about woman and her sick future kid.Aliens are extras,there is no suspension in the movie, there is no pace, the end is rushed and without any meaning. Chinese and Russians are showed as stupid and those who want war and Americans are showed like smart people.This is movie for pseudo intellectuals.This movie is boring as hell.Don't waste your money for this "look at me, I am 'smart' movie. 0/10… Expand

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TheWaffleJan 16, 2017

It's a good movie, but not quite as good as the critics are painting it. The film tries to tie in two big concepts, one about communication, and another about time. In the end those concepts get somewhat muddled and open a number of plotIt's a good movie, but not quite as good as the critics are painting it. The film tries to tie in two big concepts, one about communication, and another about time. In the end those concepts get somewhat muddled and open a number of plot holes that were obvious even on a first viewing, and would be positively glaring on repeat viewings. The atmosphere is great and the acting is spot on, but the film is a bit hampered by a script and plot that starts off strong and then begins to droop towards the end.… Expand

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gameplayer85Jan 15, 2017

I was excited too watch the movie after all the hype i heard about it. Now i regret ever watching it. A whole lot of nothing going on in the movie. First 70 minutes and absolutely nothing happens! I'm a fan of the main cast but this movie wasI was excited too watch the movie after all the hype i heard about it. Now i regret ever watching it. A whole lot of nothing going on in the movie. First 70 minutes and absolutely nothing happens! I'm a fan of the main cast but this movie was absolutely dreadful. I kept watching something exciting or something that would make me think would arrive. But nope. You can only watch silent octopus aliens for so long. Use 2hr of your life more wisely and watch something else. If you have a taste for some sci-fi go watch the classics.… Expand

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TheApplegnomeJan 14, 2017

A deeper and more mysterious sci-fi drama about humanity itself. Not the arrivers.

The marketing of 'Arrival' was greatly focused om "them". But the film takes multiple different steps inwards. It's all about the human perspective and theirA deeper and more mysterious sci-fi drama about humanity itself. Not the arrivers.

The marketing of 'Arrival' was greatly focused om "them". But the film takes multiple different steps inwards. It's all about the human perspective and their reactions to the unknown. Humanity is the main character here, not the aliens. It takes time to understand the story, and for some of you; a rewatch might be a good thing, since it's not a pure linear film. It's a slow moving drama that got much to tell about the basics of humanity & morality. If that isn't a thing for you, then pick a different film. Amy Adams as Louise Banks is the major player, and this might be her best performance to date. Natural chemistry and over the top mother-daughter depth is a wow! Character inside might be a lacking aspect in the first act, but the film is heavily focused on build-up, and most of the inside doesn't arrive until in the final act. The character inside develops greatly throughout the film, it follows the non-linear storytelling. Sure even more inside to side-characters would’ve been great, but the focus lies greatly on Louise Banks for sure and we get a lot of inside to her! But we don't really get that much to Ian Donnelly for example. 'Arrival' got a clear structure and a stunning build-up. The film takes one step at a time and generally never felt rushed nor uneventful. Sure one rushed moment did exist on a personal level, surrounding the understanding of the aliens. I felt that the editors missed an important plot-point. Another nit-picky aspect can be the uneven pacing at several places throughout the film. But it’s not a flawed film. No way. The third act is a major part of the structure. It’s where the basic plot and characters blend together into a higher purpose. Some aspects of it did however come off as a bit flat -- the film showed several inventive moves, but some lesser ones did appear in the ending. Once the basic plot was revealed; there wasn’t that much more to be excited by. The film fights hard ethical and inventive questions, but it does on the other hand have several a bit too simple moments. It’s pretty much the same with the expositions -- who the writers integrated very well into this flick, but they were a bit too noticeable throughout the story. Arrival is a huge groundbreaker among other sci-fi films of 2016. It’s one of those slow-burners with classical sci-fi elements like time, morality, culture, religion, humanity, who we really are, and what is the nature of humanity really? Who’s the real antagonist; them or us? ’Arrival’ might take inspiration of previous sci-fi works, but it’s one of a kind -- and let’s not forget the stunning direction from Denis Villeneuve. Just the visuals alone might bring an Oscar to this stunning sci-fi flick.

Personal rating: 87/100
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Darkly_TranquilJan 12, 2017

Arrival features truly beautiful cinematography, strong acting performances across the board, and an intriguing slow burning story that delivers a punchy ending. The only criticism that some might level against it is that it is fairlyArrival features truly beautiful cinematography, strong acting performances across the board, and an intriguing slow burning story that delivers a punchy ending. The only criticism that some might level against it is that it is fairly languidly paced and light on action, which may irk some viewers. Nonetheless, it is easily one of the best sci-fi films in recent years.… Expand

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anonymous1babyJan 12, 2017

Amy Adams and JR gave good if not great performances, but beyond that there's nothing here to keep a serious sci-fi fan interested. As others have said, it's slow, boring, and intellectually uninteresting.

Ask yourself how a race from theAmy Adams and JR gave good if not great performances, but beyond that there's nothing here to keep a serious sci-fi fan interested. As others have said, it's slow, boring, and intellectually uninteresting.

Ask yourself how a race from the present or future that is capable of time/interstellar travel can't figure out a few basic languages before they get here? And the needless gravity manipulation? Why not rotate the ship and use a ramp? More goofy parlor tricks to keep the FX folks busy. The time travel wrinkle was just a way to get out of multiple plot dead-ends.

Villeneuve's oooh, ahhh direction is just ridiculous stalling when a better script was necessary.… Expand

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eagleeyevikingJan 11, 2017

Dealing with heady ideas on an intimate scale, Dennis Villenueve's Arrival is an emotionally rewarding, intelligent, beautifully acted and gripping sci-fi film that isn't afraid to dispose of the generic conventions of a modern blockbuster inDealing with heady ideas on an intimate scale, Dennis Villenueve's Arrival is an emotionally rewarding, intelligent, beautifully acted and gripping sci-fi film that isn't afraid to dispose of the generic conventions of a modern blockbuster in favour of a more slow-burning, cerebral take on the arrival of aliens.… Expand

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43in2014Jan 9, 2017

Related media: The film is based on a short story, Story of Your Life, by I have not read it.
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What's it like?: Twelve spaceships arrive on Earth suddenly and the story focus on the US military enlistment of a linguist (Amy Adams) and aRelated media: The film is based on a short story, Story of Your Life, by I have not read it.
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What's it like?: Twelve spaceships arrive on Earth suddenly and the story focus on the US military enlistment of a linguist (Amy Adams) and a physicist (Jeremy Renner), among others, to investigate the spaceship that landed in Montana. The aim is to communicate with the visitors and to find out what they want.
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1. Many of the concepts of the film do not make sense. Why would a species able to build such advanced spaceships, and hence would be advanced themselves, not have done the homework with figuring out the languages of 21st century Earth first before landing on Earth or making their presence known, hence needing me to spend nearly two hours of my time watching them do their homework (ha ha...)? While doing that, why not also figure out the 21st century Earth geopolitics so as not to land in a war zone or in a country that is more prone to strike first before asking questions, like China, Russia and the US?
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2. While we are on that, any of the recent films that pander to the China, such as Iron Man 3, The Martian, etc., always seem to skate on thin ice on the probabilities of the plot needing to depend on China. China has a restriction on the number of foreign films to be allowed to be screened there each year. Including an actor of Chinese nationality and a plot that portrays China in a good light, would up your chances of getting your film screened there. This film is doing just that. > 3. Why would the supposedly friendly visitors come with so many large ships? To make a first contact, one smaller ship would suffice. Sending so many ships would make it appear like a projection of power. Furthermore, the visitors stayed quiet for a long time and did not send out greetings that announce their intentions, thereby making everyone edgy. Then there is this elaborate process for the less advanced humans to figure out the language of the visitors, thereby keeping countries edgy for a longer time.
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4. *Spoiler* The language of the visitors, stupidly, does not have a proper order/syntax and one assumes, could only be understood by someone who had learnt it since young or had spent many years studying it. How could an advanced species have such a poor language? Just compare this to the advanced nations on Earth now. >
5. The sound editing of the film seems to have been arranged by someone less experienced than the more established artists. There were inadequate separation between different sounds and inadequate distinction between them. The sound editing in Interstellar was clear - you had quiet periods and then loud ones. Here, the different sounds were on all the time and I could not separate between the film score and sounds made by the visitors or their spaceships.
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6. The reason behind the visit was inadequately emphasised by the visitors - it was delivered too quickly and the details were poor. The reason made me ask the question, why travel such great distance (and ***) to deliver such a simple message? It could have been done using less manpower and resources, and at less risks to the visitors, by just sending a radio message.
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7. Forest Whitaker has made another film where he did the usual character actor job again, the other being in Rogue One. It didn't have much of a significance there and the the same applies here.
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8. *Spoiler* The film implies that the visitors had implanted visions of the future into Amy Adams's character, as a final twist, but I do not accept its explanation on on how the implant could have happened, thereby making me feel like it was a cheap shot.
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9. This film is ripe for parodies by HISHE and Honest Trailers. The film is much ado about nothing, much.
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1.It's the usual stuff with Oscar-bait films, good acting, etc. etc. I don't think it should win anything after watching the film.
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How would the different age groups rate it?
Children: Poor
Teenagers: Poor
Young adults: Average
Medium age adults: Average
Old adults: Average.
My rating: 3/5 (no half scores). Save your money and watch it on TV.… Expand

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bkristmanJan 8, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to give the film makers a 6 for effort and some originality because it is different than other sci-fi films but the overall dreariness of the characters and the foggy plot take much away from it.
Even though it made me think awhile after i watched it it i came to the conclusion that it was too silly to be worth the thought with all the logic holes.
One thing i thought of that made me laugh after i watched it was how when they brought the female lead in to try to communicate with the aliens after 'every other expert failed' she succeeded by just doing what is a stock thing in every low budget fish out of water film i've ever seen .....pointing at herself and saying 'me jane....and then pointing at the alien and .you.... ???"
Those other experts must have been pretty lame.… Expand

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grindtreeJan 8, 2017

Villeneuve has done it again, after last year's thrilling ride through the cartel in Sicario, now he brilliantly brings us the Arrival of sci-fi masterpiece. For Nolan & Spielberg's fans, who's craving for twists, you shouldn't miss this.Villeneuve has done it again, after last year's thrilling ride through the cartel in Sicario, now he brilliantly brings us the Arrival of sci-fi masterpiece. For Nolan & Spielberg's fans, who's craving for twists, you shouldn't miss this.

Breathtaking cinematography, mind blowing plot, heart pounding sound & spearheaded by Amy Adams's spectacular performance. Adams will be a strong contender for this year's Oscar & so does Villeneuve. The nominations Arrival deserves : Sound, Best Actress, Best Director, Cinematography, Score, and hopefully best movie..… Expand

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michael1208Jan 7, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A rare type of Spielberg-Nolan style science-fiction drama full of metaphors that is steep in its specific themes told in a sense of realism. The film is an unusual discovery, it starts emotionally, moves in a deliberate pacing, slowly builds up a puzzle of complex paradox and ends up stunningly impactful, amplifying the questions of existential dilemma. It does not need any action sequences, it is all about life, language and unity that bring to the twisted concept of the overall plot development with several hints throughout the entire story, further surprising audiences to view it from different fascinating ways. Amy Adams gains respects for her brilliant performance as a believable thinker and expert communicator while her emotions are handled well in order to engage the entire structure of the film. The theme song "On the Nature of Daylight" in both the opening and ending of the movie, as well as scores composed by Johann Johannsson enhance the the atmosphere of the film especially the thrilling suspense of invasions, the horror moments during the contact and the emotional depth on life perception. The arrival of the extra terrestrial amazes viewers on how creatively a science fiction may diverge from its generic aspects and link to life - telling us that life is a journey without destination and to live as if the answer is, even if you have known everything about the future.… Expand

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JoeCoolDec 25, 2016

Excellent movie! The jumps in time seem to make it somewhat hard to follow for some, if I can go by reactions I heard from people in the theater. It's a lot better than I expected going in. It' probably the best take on really differentExcellent movie! The jumps in time seem to make it somewhat hard to follow for some, if I can go by reactions I heard from people in the theater. It's a lot better than I expected going in. It' probably the best take on really different aliens I've ever seen. Heptapods, never heard that before. The space ships, the influencing of time, it's different all right. I understand some people being quite confused at the end of it all, but this is just not your generic X-files aliens movie. It's a movie really worth seeing, but you have to keep paying attention to the time jumps, which turn out to be flash-forwards instead of flashbacks, or you're going to be left quite bewildered at the end. If you're looking for something like Independence Day, then you're not going to get what you want. You have been warned.… Expand

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OrionDarkwoodJan 4, 2017

Arrival has some interesting things going for it. However the plot quickly slows to a snails pace with the "flashbacks" going on which caused me more than once to serious consider leaving the movie. The twist at the end helps some but evenArrival has some interesting things going for it. However the plot quickly slows to a snails pace with the "flashbacks" going on which caused me more than once to serious consider leaving the movie. The twist at the end helps some but even that they bang you over the head with like we are idiots and need everything spelled out for us several times.… Expand

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ValiTJan 3, 2017

Really good movie. How the music theme blended in was the best part. Rarely you get movies where they show the real problems of an alien first contact.

My friends don't like Sc- Fi movies at all, but I managed to get them in the cinema and,Really good movie. How the music theme blended in was the best part. Rarely you get movies where they show the real problems of an alien first contact.

My friends don't like Sc- Fi movies at all, but I managed to get them in the cinema and, surprisingly, they loved it.

Explaining even a tiny bit about it would just ruin it. I recommend to watch it without reading too much about it.… Expand

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Kali94Jan 2, 2017

Great cientific movie, makes you think.The plot and the alien stuff is really well run. Discusses very interesting scientific and philosophical topics and also has background message.

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gq_foineDec 30, 2016

This movie was totally meant for me! "Time" is the most important thing to me and this movie hit it on the spot!! People who are giving this movie a 5 or less is because they want a sci-fi to be action packed like Guardians of Galaxy orThis movie was totally meant for me! "Time" is the most important thing to me and this movie hit it on the spot!! People who are giving this movie a 5 or less is because they want a sci-fi to be action packed like Guardians of Galaxy or Transformer. THIS IS NOT IT!! This is an adult movie who is looking for more thought provoking ideas and understanding. The people who gave it low scores did NOT understand the premise of the movie... Also, people who felt it wasted their time obviously missed the entire movie! I am giving it a perfect 10 because it had all of the elements of a great movie - DEEP STORY, PLOT, Character development, and etc. People think slow equates to no action. Action does not mean fast. Because you can have a lot of action but it can be a really slow movie. People who are looking for some Interstellar, Transformer, or some Alien gun slinging movie this is NOT it! If people are looking for a real story, love, and understanding of how time. This is a must see movie of the year!! Amazing as a my girl said this movie was meant for me!… Expand

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swingDec 30, 2016

Weird and complex, strangely engrossing, but not entertaining. A big problem was that you couldn't understand what they were saying half the time, but maybe that was a good thing. And, as for meaning, who knows? Certainly no 2001 or CloseWeird and complex, strangely engrossing, but not entertaining. A big problem was that you couldn't understand what they were saying half the time, but maybe that was a good thing. And, as for meaning, who knows? Certainly no 2001 or Close Encounters. I suppose it had something to do with the meaning of life. Unfortunately, too much pat Hollywood story lines as well.… Expand

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cine1Dec 27, 2016

What initially seems like a sci-fi film about an alien takeover is really the starting point to explore deep themes of unification, connection, and the unique emotional experiences that bridges us as humans beings which transcend time andWhat initially seems like a sci-fi film about an alien takeover is really the starting point to explore deep themes of unification, connection, and the unique emotional experiences that bridges us as humans beings which transcend time and space. A beautiful, moving, and complex exploration of nearly spiritual themes of the human experience. The aliens are really just a way in but it's less about them and more about us. Great movie. Loved it!… Expand

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PerculaDec 27, 2016

Looking back, Arrival will certainly be one of the best movies of 2016. As a sci-fi flick it fascinates with its focus on humans instead of aliens, with the meta-theme of communication. Villeneuve also combines the content with his cinematicLooking back, Arrival will certainly be one of the best movies of 2016. As a sci-fi flick it fascinates with its focus on humans instead of aliens, with the meta-theme of communication. Villeneuve also combines the content with his cinematic devices of narration. Finally, it is impressive to realize how much this movie is thought through as a whole.… Expand

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lucbevibrasilDec 27, 2016

Thoughtful. Eric Heisserer follows the classic formula of a script (adapted, this time) from a personal story with something bigger, but in that case works because of the nonlinear puzzle of history. Moreover, Villeneuve (Director) directsThoughtful. Eric Heisserer follows the classic formula of a script (adapted, this time) from a personal story with something bigger, but in that case works because of the nonlinear puzzle of history. Moreover, Villeneuve (Director) directs the film masterfully, Bradford Young (cinematographer) delivers an excellent job, and Amy Adams is fantastic in the skin of Dr. Louise Banks… Expand

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MyDistUniverseDec 26, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lets starts honest
I really liked Arrival. Until it turned weird. Then, not so much anymore.
With a class A cast including Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker this should have been a great movie all the way to the end. Except that it wasn’t. It was a great movie until it stopped being that. I had high hopes for it and as such I was left slightly disappointed.
Arrival is a good story with a ton of potential for greatness until it got whacked on the head and it all went belly up. For some reason I can’t help comparing it to the 1997 movie Contact, starring the iconic Jodie Foster, which kind of had the same problem. Great movie with a great story until the moment it went all pear shaped.
The Story
Twelve pods of unknown makeup and origin have appeared overnight at seemingly random locations around the globe. As to be expected the media goes nuts and social services break down. School is out. Louise Banks (Amy Adams) is a successful linguistics professor who stands in from of an empty class room the next day. She highly regarded in her field and has done highly classified consultancy work for the government in the past. Because of this it comes as no big surprise when she gets approached by the military. They need her help in decoding the language of the aliens and once that is done they want her to establish communications with the visitors. For this mission she gets a team of people and works closely together with Ian Donnelly, a theoretical physicist, portrayed by Jeremy Renner.
All twelve pods have positioned themselves at seemingly arbitrary coordinates all over the world. The local governments are scrambling to establish contact with the aliens and try to learn as much as they can about ‘their’ pods. They all have a fall out about how to proceed and one by one they end up shutting down communication with the rest of the world. Everyone is now acting isolated without knowing what the others are doing or how far they are with their work to decipher the purpose of the visit. This of course creates an explosive situation that threatens to get out of hand when gossip has it that the Chinese are contemplating to nuke their pod in search for answers. This of course is not an ideal situation for anyone, as no one knows if and how the aliens or the neighbours, for that matter, will retaliate.
Here is where it went wrong
In between her work Louise has these strange flashbacks to her family, mainly her daughter. Except that we learn she doesn’t have a family nor a daughter. These flashbacks are just that, but that the events have not actually happened yet. They will happen in the future. And that, because she now speaks the aliens language, time doesn’t follow in a straight line for her anymore but in parallel strings all mixed up.
Say what?
This is where is turned south for me. I am good with weird and strange. But that was too much for me. In that moment the movie lost its credibility in my eyes. I know there are concepts out there about time and space and astro physics. In fact I am very interest in the subject. I have read several read books and listened to countless podcasts about it. But the way it was done in the movie is just ridiculous. I am very sorry.
Final thoughts
I suppose we can draw similarities to todays society, which is rather trigger happy. We constantly on the cusp of a global catastrophe even without the presence of aliens. This raises the question of what will it take for humankind to step back from the abyss. What is needed for people to start working together instead of against each other?
Arrival also touches on another question. A moral one that people ask themselves daily. If you knew the future and the way your life would turn out to be, would you change anything? If you knew that by accepting the greatest gift and joy you would ever get, you would also set yourself up the the most desperate pain. Would you still chose the same path?
Its a powerful message. I just wish they would have found a different way to convey it.… Expand

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MattBrady99Dec 25, 2016

Well damn.

I couldn't stop thinking about this one and may not for awhile. "Arrival" is one of the best Sci-Fi films I've seen in this year. Everything about this film was just top notch that I can't put into words without going all over.Well damn.

I couldn't stop thinking about this one and may not for awhile. "Arrival" is one of the best Sci-Fi films I've seen in this year. Everything about this film was just top notch that I can't put into words without going all over.

So let put it like this:

Amy Adams was wonderful in this. A very grounded and real performance. Probably her best. Same thing that can said about Jeremy Renner.

And how the aliens were part of the story was fascinating and quite clever. Without spoiling anything, they had a unique look to them. Like spiders. Although out the film, you feel their presence. A presence that's both scary and yet remarkable.

Denis Villeneuve is my favorite working director. He can release a movie every year and still be close of making a masterpiece. Villeneuve delivers a haunting and heartbreaking story that leaves the audience with a experience that will stay with them. A beautiful, thought-provoking, Sci-Fi film that isn't an action or war movie. And I'm even more excited to see "Blade Runner 2049".

And how can I forgot the amazing score, astonishing cinematography, intelligent script, and the tearjerker ending that left me in pieces.

I honestly can't say anything else. Please do yourself a favour and watch it. For now, I'm dumbfounded.… Expand

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levibroomandDec 21, 2016

a must see experience with a touur de force performance by the incredible Amy Adams ,a showcase of technical brilliance and the most cinematography of the year.what the movie lacks in action scenes and thriller sequences is made up througha must see experience with a touur de force performance by the incredible Amy Adams ,a showcase of technical brilliance and the most cinematography of the year.what the movie lacks in action scenes and thriller sequences is made up through the breathtaking plot twist at the end of the movie which will stay with you and follow you for days after watching Arrival, the best movie of 2016 by far !!!… Expand

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Trash_McblazesDec 16, 2016

I am giving this a review of 10 just to offset the ones that feel that this movie is anything less than a 6. I found the pacing at the beginning of the film to be very fast and also found the fleshing out of supporting characters to be aI am giving this a review of 10 just to offset the ones that feel that this movie is anything less than a 6. I found the pacing at the beginning of the film to be very fast and also found the fleshing out of supporting characters to be a little thin(disclaimer, big fan of Donnie Yen), but this is a great popcorn muncher that tells the story of those who stole the DS plans. The critics are right when they say that the cg characters may take you out of it a bit, but you can forgive that considering the level of technology. This is a Star Wars story and you do feel good leaving the theatre.… Expand

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Jack97Dec 16, 2016

Arrival offers a vastly different experience than you usually get in the alien invasion genre. By replacing explosions and action with captivating dialogue and conversations, it gives us arguably the most intriguing film of 2016.

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CineAutoctonoDec 15, 2016

"Arrival" was an interesting, moving and very intelligent film, the plot was very good, and the exceptional development of Amy Adams was very correct and very passionate, this film is always loaded with emotions.

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DirigiblePulpDec 14, 2016

This is good old fashioned cerebral, heady, thought-provoking science-fiction. It's also a somber picture; one that tries ambitiously to meld the heart with the mind. It mostly works, though in spite of what many are calling a formulaic plotThis is good old fashioned cerebral, heady, thought-provoking science-fiction. It's also a somber picture; one that tries ambitiously to meld the heart with the mind. It mostly works, though in spite of what many are calling a formulaic plot (it's necessary, I think, and part of a larger theme).

Amy Adams is basically herself but with the usual variations; this is her as stern, determined, soft-spoken thinker, broken or maybe always has been. It's a subtly engaging performance, the kind Adams has been doing great work with for a while now.

The score is foreboding and ominous, fitting in not just with sci-fi history but also the kind of emotional tinkering Arrival plays with. Villenueve is a master of slow building suspense using striking and casual compositions in alternating rhythms.

I wish Renner had been given more to do, more depth, more anything really. And I really wish the decoding of the language wasn't glossed over in a montage. It was built up as an incredibly complex and nearly impossible task, and then suddenly they had made really good progress with it. A few more minutes could have done wonders here.… Expand

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