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Arrival (2016)
2016 | Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi
116 mins
When twelve mysterious spacecraft appear around the world, linguistics professor Louise Banks is tasked with interpreting the language of the apparent alien visitors.
| Produced by | 21 Laps Entertainment |
| Director | Denis Villeneuve |
| Writer | Eric Heisserer |
| Cast | Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mark O'Brien (IX), Tzi Ma, Abigail Pniowsky and Julia Scarlett Dan |
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Arrival (2016) Reviews & Ratings (47)
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Arrival (2016) reviews from people you don't follow
Different concept (2 more)
Interesting characters
Cool aliens
A little slow (1 more)
Confusing at times
Time. Is it really what we think it is?
If you're looking for a gritty, action packed sci fi - this is not it. This is more of a thought provoking trope through the human concept of time. Our time is linear, we go from A to Z, birth to death, start to finish. This alien encounter twists that ideal into something that your mind may have trouble wrapping around and if you're into working out the finer details it's definitely worth watching a second time. Overall it's an interesting movie, however it is a little slow and at times can be tedious, it never had me on the edge of my chair or dying to know what happens next, however, it is a decent film. It doesn't go in my favourites list, nor is it something I'd watch again, but it is a thought provoking movie with interesting characters.
LukeRMcLaughlin (16 KP) rated
Jun 7, 2020
Cinematography (5 more)
Non-Traditional Storytelling
Direction
Special Effects
Creature
Amy Adams
Sci-Fi Eye Candy
Denis Villeneuve effectively presents a Sci-Fi film with as much heart as it does terrifying visuals. Amy Adams is an absolute powerhouse and deserved recognition from the Academy in this film. Brilliant cinematography throughout, bookended by remarkable writing. A must-see for Science Fiction fans. 10/10
SF movie that dares to attempt to be a serious, thoughtful drama; almost feels like a Christopher Nolan pastiche. Linguistics expert Amy Adams is recruited to try and make contact when enigmatic giant squid-things appear in vast spacecraft scattered across the planet.
Well, as a language-teaching professional, I have to say that Adams' approach to teaching the squid English is deeply suspect, but in all other respects this is an impressive film that is not afraid to credit its audience with intelligence. Possibly the only film featuring both the US army and Jeremy Renner in which he does not play some sort of special-forces sharpshooter. Perhaps a little bit too slow, chilly, and cerebral to really succeed as an entertainment, but still well worth watching, even if it is ultimately easier to admire than to like.
Well, as a language-teaching professional, I have to say that Adams' approach to teaching the squid English is deeply suspect, but in all other respects this is an impressive film that is not afraid to credit its audience with intelligence. Possibly the only film featuring both the US army and Jeremy Renner in which he does not play some sort of special-forces sharpshooter. Perhaps a little bit too slow, chilly, and cerebral to really succeed as an entertainment, but still well worth watching, even if it is ultimately easier to admire than to like.
Arrival (2016) reviews from people you don't follow
Amy Adams performs well on the whole - very well cast (2 more)
Some intelligent plot moves and on the whole the premise feels relatively original
Keeps you watching.
Feels a little too moralistic and utopian-wannabe in parts. (2 more)
Some plot holes, especially around the romance angle
Probably need a new spaceship designer!
Interesting premise, but cheesy in places
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated
Aug 7, 2017
Intelligent science fiction
This film is a linguist's dream. Finally an intelligent sci-fi showing the importance of communication in understanding others. It's beautifully shot and it mixes a bit of a Nolan style mystery into it. It is slightly inconceivable at times but that's the premise of a science fiction film.
The twist/ending (2 more)
Amy Adams
Visual effects
Not your average sci-fi
This isn't your average action filled sci-fi, and it's quite slow paced, however it's a great original take on first contact. The effects are fantastic and there's a very strong performance from Amy Adams who is probably my favourite actress at the moment. The ending and twist was also fantastic. Not everyone would agree on this as it can be seen as confusing, but I thought it was a great way to end and was completely unexpected.
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