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Let’s talk about Arrival
I am by no means a film critic, I don’t claim to be, not even sure I want to be, but I do consider myself someone who loves to talk about movies and think about them. Recently I saw the film Arrival and I am just itching to go see it again. I won’t spoil anything in this post because I urge everyone to go and see it if you haven’t (but if you have seen it and want to talk spoilers hmu with a message or an ask).
This film is first and foremost a piece of masterful storytelling. The story is crafted so intricately and plays out in such an interesting way. It’s very thought provoking and pulls you in almost immediately. Although a lot of people are made to think that this is an “alien movie” I raise that it’s a movie about humanity and language, that just happens to feature aliens.
The cinematography is gorgeous and paired with the etherial soundtrack and stunning visuals, the whole aesthetic of the film makes for a very entertaining two hours. When the credits began to roll I was sad that it was over! I just wanted more and more of this story and these characters! Everything works together so well to create the right mood for every scene, whether it’s tension or grief or mystery, all the elements of the film just go together.
For me, this film is my favorite that I saw in 2016 simply because of the story. It’s a unique story that’s told in a very clever way that keeps the viewer wanting more. I’m definitely looking forward to see more of Denis Villeneuve’s work.
Once again, I strongly urge everyone to see this film because of it’s message. I don’t want to say more than that because I think it’s really best to go into this film not knowing too much; it makes for a very rewarding experience as you watch it. And if you do go see it, shoot me a message and let me know what you thought! I’d love to talk more about this film because lord almighty I just love it.
Arrival Movie Review: Arrival, is a well-crafted Sci-Fi thriller which unfolds in a poetic way sweeping you off your feet with a revelation in the climax!!!
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Movie: Arrival Direction: Denis Villeneuve Cast: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg, Tzi Ma Music: Jóhann Jóhannsson Cinematographer: Bradford Young Editor: Joe Walker Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller Rating: ∗∗∗∗
What is it about: It’s a sci-fi thriller where Dr.Louise Banks (Amy Adams)a linguist, is hired by the Govt. to help them communicate with the Aliens, this…
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You’ve seen flying saucers descend on planet Earth many times before, but none quite like the ones in Arrival. Near the start of Denis Villeneuve’s new film, adapted by Eric Heisserer from the Ted Chiang short story Story of your Life, a dozen vast, inexplicable, charcoal-grey wedges drop from the sky and hang above seemingly random points around our planet.
Depending on the angle, they look variously like monoliths, moons and enormous Terry’s Chocolate Orange segments. But without an easily identifiable cockpit, engine, wings or jets, they seem less practical than symbolic, like skywritten letters from an unknown alphabet. The question isn’t what they are. It’s what they mean.
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Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner play academics enlisted by the military to make contact when alien spacecraft land on Earth in Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi drama.
If the gatekeepers of classic screen sci-fi are at all anxious about the stamp that director Denis Villeneuve might put on his upcoming Blade Runner project — a sequel coming 35 years after the iconic original — then the class, intelligence and cool visual style of Arrival should provide reassurance.
How refreshing to watch an alien contact movie in which no cities are destroyed or monuments toppled, and no adversarial squabbling distracts the human team from the challenges of their complex interspecies encounter.
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“Arrival” (2016)
Drama/Science Fiction
Running Time: 116 minutes
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Featuring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whittaker and Michael Stuhlbarg
Dr. Louise Banks: “We need to make sure that they understand the difference between a weapon and a tool. Language is messy and sometimes one can be both.”
Denis Villeneuve’s latest film “Arrival” is much like each of his previous films a departure from what he has produced before. This film in terms of plot and narrative is as far as you can get from “Sicario” (2015) (his last movie about drugs and the Mexico/US border) but there has not been a drop in quality or commitment to the film-making – this, like his previous efforts is nothing short of excellent.
“Arrival” is one of those films that cannot be talked about too specifically, otherwise any potential twists or surprises that may be within the film could ruin the experience – this holds true to the last quarter of Villeneuve’s “Prisoners” (2012) – so below I will offer only a brief synopsis of the plot of the film and will not even approach the narrative – of course that may be a spoiler in itself.
The plot of the film revolves around the arrival of multiple spaceships touching down (not literally) across the globe; in response, individual governments assign elite team’s to investigate. The US mobilize language expert Louise Banks (Amy Adams), mathematician Ian Donnelly (Jeremy Renner), and US Army soldier Colonel Weber (Forest Whitaker). As the film moves through the processes of trying to find the answers to the visitors, the Earth teeters on the verge of global war – problems start coming up that none of them may be able to answer and it may take the entire planet to come together to avert a global catastrophe.
The film is very definitely Amy Adams picture, and she appears in almost every single scene, Adams is captivating in the way she approaches her role and it is through her performance that this film succeeds or fails, all on her shoulders. The other aspect of Adams performance is that the majority of her shots are filmed in close-up, so that at no time can she disappear into the background of any shot – as the story unfolds, the audience begins to understand why it is Adams story, and how the rest of the cast fits in around her character. Adams foil in the film is the excellent Jeremy Renner who immediately recognizes his role within this global drama, and understands that he must support Adams character throughout, whatever it is they are both involved in.
Ever since alien invasion films have been produced they have taken many forms and as special effects get better it seems that it is easier to make a huge action blockbuster with a limit plot and a maximum amount of action. However, over the years there has been the odd counter argument for more thoughtful films, such as the 2013 film “Under the Skin” a truly original piece of work on a low budget, but with much to say about humanity and our reactions given certain situations. With “Arrival” Villeneuve has managed to take a modestly budgeted film (reported to be US$50 million) and paint a picture on the largest canvas, and yet make one of the most intimate and satisfying Science Fiction films I have seen. The story is wholly original with believable characters, and there are really no cheap tricks within the story as it rings true to how people might react to a (possible) hostile force.
If you like dramatic science fiction films with organically complicated narratives that revolve around simple and universal plots then this film is for you. Not only does this film start in one small location and story it evolves into a Meta narrative about the differences that exist in the world and the trust people must have to really co-operate on a global threat. This could is a story that acts as a metaphor for any number of things that threaten our planet from war, climate change to the political events that are unfolding even now.
This is a must see film and I can see it having a long life even through awards season.
If you enjoyed this film then try:
“The Man Who Fell to Earth” (1976)
“Morons from Outer Space” (1985)
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” (1951)
“War of the Worlds” (2005)
Film Review: “Arrival” (2016) "Arrival" (2016) Drama/Science Fiction Running Time: 116 minutes Director: Denis Villeneuve Featuring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whittaker and Michael Stuhlbarg…