Arrival
Chris's take
An incredibly intriguing film that explores alien contact in a very original way. Through this setting, the film touches upon many thought-provoking areas, but ultimately I think it serves as a reflection on the human experience. As well as being masterfully directed, it has some of the most gorgeous shots I've seen in film, whilst the score strikes a perfect harmony with the atmosphere of the film.
Director
Denis Villeneuve
Cast
Amy Adams
Louise Banks
Jeremy Renner
Ian Donnelly
Forest Whitaker
Colonel Weber
Michael Stuhlbarg
Agent Halpern
Mark O'Brien
Captain Marks
Tzi Ma
General Shang
Abigail Pniowsky
8-Year-Old Hannah
Julia Scarlett Dan
12-Year-Old Hannah
Plot overview
Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat.