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E. Fike
27.12.2020
10/10
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Beautiful and Brilliant - Watch it
It took me a long time to watch it because people criticized it for being a whole lot about nothing - no action, barely any aliens, a ruse and a gimick. Apparently they didn't watch the movie. Sci-fi uses fantastic themes to carry metaphors of all types and here, it was about how language founds our reality. It's hardly a fantastic notion; in fact, it's a profound one few of us takes any time to recognize. For this, I appreciated this movie. For another, it carried the message with poise and beauty - the beauty of life, of family, of conflict and bravery and loss - all up in one package that really makes you think about what it means to be human in a universe whose only reality is what we perceive it to be. It was good, so good it only took me one pass and 5 minutes to write this.
D. E. Orr
27.12.2020
10/10
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DVD was defective- Amazon quickly replaced (thanks Amazon)- AMAZING SF!
Now for a review of movie Arrival- key points only (from my perspective):
1. If you are looking for a space "shoot-em-up" (light-sabers blazing)- you may, as one reviewer said, find this movie boring, however;
2. From the perspective of both common sense and as much scientific-technical knowledge as can be brought to bear, the movie makes a great deal of sense, and is logical:
- the heptapods behave as would be expected by sentient beings who. have physical structure and life-experiences significantly different from humans, employing concepts (semantics) and language at wide variance from humans (see current psycho-linguistic research on mirror neurons and thought [see Metaphors We Live By- by M. Johnson]; and Sapir-Whorf hypothesis); b. humans would most likely behave as those in he movie;
- linking the past and the future, as the heptapods did, is consistent with other aspects of their technology such as language production, and "writing" (see The Transactional Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics: The Reality of Possibility, by R. E. Kastner- available on Amazon);
3. The screen-writer, director and actors did a marvelous job of character development for humans and heptapods.
In summary- this is a great science fiction movie, and belongs on the DVD shelf with 2001 and both Blade-runners.
1. If you are looking for a space "shoot-em-up" (light-sabers blazing)- you may, as one reviewer said, find this movie boring, however;
2. From the perspective of both common sense and as much scientific-technical knowledge as can be brought to bear, the movie makes a great deal of sense, and is logical:
- the heptapods behave as would be expected by sentient beings who. have physical structure and life-experiences significantly different from humans, employing concepts (semantics) and language at wide variance from humans (see current psycho-linguistic research on mirror neurons and thought [see Metaphors We Live By- by M. Johnson]; and Sapir-Whorf hypothesis); b. humans would most likely behave as those in he movie;
- linking the past and the future, as the heptapods did, is consistent with other aspects of their technology such as language production, and "writing" (see The Transactional Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics: The Reality of Possibility, by R. E. Kastner- available on Amazon);
3. The screen-writer, director and actors did a marvelous job of character development for humans and heptapods.
In summary- this is a great science fiction movie, and belongs on the DVD shelf with 2001 and both Blade-runners.
Crank
27.12.2020
8/10
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A solid outing from Villeneuve and crew.
Arrival is something that might not be quite what you are expecting if you just watch a trailer that hypes it as more than the character drama that it really wants to be. The film gets by on superb direction and interesting characters, though, at times the film has the sense of a B-film in realizing the ramifications and themes that surround first contact. I'm not quite sure every step here is believable, but in general I could suspend my problems due to the film being high-quality.
What Arrival does though is present its vision accordingly to high standards in visuals and sound. I really love how the aliens were done in this film, and the bassy tones that play with them articulate the emotions of the scene perfectly. The audio is perfectly matched to its source. The drab nature of the film is abstractly endearing in places because of the alien ships. The three leads are also perfect for their respective roles, though, again at times I do have to play along with the pretense because I am invested in the film's more worthy attributes.
All in all Arrival is a solid film that everyone should watch once. The 4K disc looks fantastic, and the bluray is also very good, though, with much less overall detail. It might be a 2K upscale, but there is definitely more detail and nuance on the UHD 4K version. Well worth a purchase.
What Arrival does though is present its vision accordingly to high standards in visuals and sound. I really love how the aliens were done in this film, and the bassy tones that play with them articulate the emotions of the scene perfectly. The audio is perfectly matched to its source. The drab nature of the film is abstractly endearing in places because of the alien ships. The three leads are also perfect for their respective roles, though, again at times I do have to play along with the pretense because I am invested in the film's more worthy attributes.
All in all Arrival is a solid film that everyone should watch once. The 4K disc looks fantastic, and the bluray is also very good, though, with much less overall detail. It might be a 2K upscale, but there is definitely more detail and nuance on the UHD 4K version. Well worth a purchase.
Old Alice
27.12.2020
10/10
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Not an action film, but brilliant concepts
This is not an action film. It is a brilliant, thought provoking look at how we communicate, and how we might communicate with an alien civilization that does not use sounds to vocalize, or symbols (alphabet) as we understand them. Some of the background plot lines are not fully plausible to me. For example, would much of the world honestly think that shooting at not 1 but 12 giant spaceships, made of materials unknown to man, having traveled distances we can't fathom, and which are very unlikely to be defenseless, be a good idea? I don't think most of humanity would be this foolish, nor do I think that the arrival of aliens would cause rioting or mass chaos requiring martial law, but I could be wrong.
The communication efforts in the movie make this a 5 star film. The acting and concept bordered on genius. HOW would we begin to 'talk' to a civilization this advanced? What tools would we use? While the film doesn't give us all the answers, the answers it does come up with are intriguing, and very thought-provoking.
This movie would be very hard to watch while distracted. I think you have to be willing to focus and think about what you are watching. Not the typical popcorn movie, but one of the best movies I've seen in a while.
The communication efforts in the movie make this a 5 star film. The acting and concept bordered on genius. HOW would we begin to 'talk' to a civilization this advanced? What tools would we use? While the film doesn't give us all the answers, the answers it does come up with are intriguing, and very thought-provoking.
This movie would be very hard to watch while distracted. I think you have to be willing to focus and think about what you are watching. Not the typical popcorn movie, but one of the best movies I've seen in a while.
Ryan G.
27.12.2020
4/10
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Not great
It was slow and predictable. I really wanted to like this movie. The male costar plays such a throwaway character and is hardly developed. The special effects were cool and I liked the idea of the aliens and how they arrived. It was interesting to think about how we would communicate with aliens if that ever happened. If you love sci-fi and just need to burn some time, then I would recommend this movie, although you can probably find something better to watch or read.
Victor1212
27.12.2020
4/10
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Two Hours of Paint Drying on a Wall
Yet another example of American society's inability to determine how much is too much. In this case, the filmmaker clearly wanted to produce an alternative to the typical falling down stairs flick that lurches from explosion to eye candy and back again.
Not a bad idea, in moderation. But this is not moderation. It's pure boredom, because they went way too far..
Nothing fuggin happens. Almost though the whole fuggin film. It's just 133 minutes of Amy Adams feeling her toes.
I love an intellectual film.
This is not an intellectual film.
This is "look mom, I'm different (but not in a good way)," for nearly two hours.
Look, save yourself the time and money and just scrape your fingernails down a chalkboard for two hours.
Painful Truth No. 9.86265 Gazillion: The opposite of a RomCom or action flick is not paint drying on a wall.
Not a bad idea, in moderation. But this is not moderation. It's pure boredom, because they went way too far..
Nothing fuggin happens. Almost though the whole fuggin film. It's just 133 minutes of Amy Adams feeling her toes.
I love an intellectual film.
This is not an intellectual film.
This is "look mom, I'm different (but not in a good way)," for nearly two hours.
Look, save yourself the time and money and just scrape your fingernails down a chalkboard for two hours.
Painful Truth No. 9.86265 Gazillion: The opposite of a RomCom or action flick is not paint drying on a wall.
Yukine
27.12.2020
10/10
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It's best that the 'key' to unraveling and resolving the story ...
It's best that the 'key' to unraveling and resolving the story of 'Arrival' is not revealed until the very end, because, of everything in the film, I'm least impressed with the 'secret.' I'll comment on that in the spoiler. But long before the reveal -- in fact, within the first few minutes -- I was in love with this film's premise: the monumental task of communicating with an alien species from scratch -- I mean absolutely zero, nada, bupkus to start with. Like its precursor 'Contact', 'Arrival' makes ideas and discovery suspenseful. Also, I found the serious depiction of alien arrival (using 9/11 media tropes to show a wary real-time planetary response) more palpably unnerving than say, 'War of the Worlds.' Representing the U.S. military, Forest Whitaker conveys an unsettling gravity - as if this could really happen!
SPOILER: I just don't buy even the theory that learning an alien language could allow humans to perceive non-linear time. That and the Eye of Agamotto! And peyote! Maybe another million years of evolution could do it -- or God could do it -- but Heptapod for Dummies? That's stretching Sapir-Whorf to comic book extremes. That's not necessarily bad, but the Christopher Nolanesque ending of 'Arrival' is more sci-fi fantasy than '2001' or 'Contact' ever veered into.
SPOILER: I just don't buy even the theory that learning an alien language could allow humans to perceive non-linear time. That and the Eye of Agamotto! And peyote! Maybe another million years of evolution could do it -- or God could do it -- but Heptapod for Dummies? That's stretching Sapir-Whorf to comic book extremes. That's not necessarily bad, but the Christopher Nolanesque ending of 'Arrival' is more sci-fi fantasy than '2001' or 'Contact' ever veered into.
Amazon Customer
27.12.2020
10/10
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It wasn't what I expected it was going to be and I loved it because of that...
At the risk of spoiling the film rather than you experiencing it, my advice is this: If you are a person that likes thought pieces and does not mind a slower albeit very cinematic, borderline film noir pacing, enjoy this film. If you are someone who likes horror films, action films or thrillers and does not like dialog films, you will likely lose interest in "Arrival."
While the trailers lead one to believe this film is a action thriller on par with Independence Day, it's in actuality a captivating thinking person's film that may have (through its own morals) coaxed a small amount of Michael Bay followers to cross over into a different type of Alien film (but probably not).
It carries with it a lot of elemental fragments of "Contact." The plot is a little less explained than "Interstellar" but more than "2001 a Space Odyssey." I loved it because I'm an optimist at heart. I love rational thinking and I have a deep love for what it means to be human.
While the trailers lead one to believe this film is a action thriller on par with Independence Day, it's in actuality a captivating thinking person's film that may have (through its own morals) coaxed a small amount of Michael Bay followers to cross over into a different type of Alien film (but probably not).
It carries with it a lot of elemental fragments of "Contact." The plot is a little less explained than "Interstellar" but more than "2001 a Space Odyssey." I loved it because I'm an optimist at heart. I love rational thinking and I have a deep love for what it means to be human.
Todd_in_MN
27.12.2020
10/10
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As an avid Sci-Fi / Action fan - I loved this movie. Read my review to understand why...
I crave movies that are 'different' - have unpredictable plots, different than other movies... For example - Dracula, Frankenstein, etc. - predictable,... Movies like Lucy, Fifth Element, Avengers-Infinity War, Doctor Who, AntMan, Original Blade Runner, Original Day the Earth Stood Still, Forbidden Planet - all of these have plots, stories, sequences that you would not expect, make you think, etc.
I loved this movie, up there among the best of my favorites as it wins the 'very different, something new, and in reality, it could happen'... (some spoilers:) Arrival, albeit quite a slow movie, the what happens seemed pretty possible what with how we would expect the world to react... A language that could be a twist off of Doctor Who perhaps, as Gallifreyan is a circular language too, and also deals with time travel. I liked the hints, that learning a language can alter the way you think about stuff - and a circular round as in seeing the future (the aliens need humanity in 3000 years - hmm), and the star seeing her future family and others - that the more she learns their language, the more she can see the future in her mind - cool...
I loved this movie, up there among the best of my favorites as it wins the 'very different, something new, and in reality, it could happen'... (some spoilers:) Arrival, albeit quite a slow movie, the what happens seemed pretty possible what with how we would expect the world to react... A language that could be a twist off of Doctor Who perhaps, as Gallifreyan is a circular language too, and also deals with time travel. I liked the hints, that learning a language can alter the way you think about stuff - and a circular round as in seeing the future (the aliens need humanity in 3000 years - hmm), and the star seeing her future family and others - that the more she learns their language, the more she can see the future in her mind - cool...
Michael Becker
27.12.2020
10/10
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A sophisticated and deeply emotional story that's more about humanity than aliens
This beautiful gem of intellect and emotion stands in contrast to the pulp action movies that seem all too common these days. Beautifully simple and powerfully emotional, the story pieces together a linguistic puzzle that leads to a surprising discovery and a new understanding for humanity. The movie expertly weaves together intrigue, suspense, science and emotion. Though sophisticated, the plot isn't confusing or overly technical, but will leave you wanting to watch it again to appreciate the weight of the story. In the end, the story comes full circle with a newer understanding and appreciation for life, redefining the premise of the movie.
This movie quickly won its place as one of my favorite movies of all time and is worth watching at least twice. If only there were more movies as wonderfully done as Arrival.
This movie quickly won its place as one of my favorite movies of all time and is worth watching at least twice. If only there were more movies as wonderfully done as Arrival.
John Coloe
27.12.2020
8/10
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The ever vexing time/space continuum conundrum
Without spoiling anything, the use of a singularly different approach to time and space makes this movie particularly enjoyable. Beyond the base premise, many intricate elements are masterfully and impactfully interwoven across time and space, as well as relationships.
While Jeremy Renner turns in a superb performance in the main role supporting, it's Amy Adams's depiction of Dr. Louise Banks that makes this movie. As a Forest Whitaker fan, I was disappointed for his relatively minor role.
In the face of a potential existential threat, we're shown the folly of our ego-centric perspective, ascribing human understanding, in fact capacity, to completely unknown species. Adopting an approach of bringing others to us, rather than the opposite.
Defaulting to a technologically driven defensive posture, in the end, it's our shared humanity that unites us all, enabling us to join with otherworldly species.
This is thoroughly entertaining story. However, it does require attention and thoughtful evaluation throughout. oh, and be sure to press pause when a break is needed, because you won't want to miss a single moment.
While Jeremy Renner turns in a superb performance in the main role supporting, it's Amy Adams's depiction of Dr. Louise Banks that makes this movie. As a Forest Whitaker fan, I was disappointed for his relatively minor role.
In the face of a potential existential threat, we're shown the folly of our ego-centric perspective, ascribing human understanding, in fact capacity, to completely unknown species. Adopting an approach of bringing others to us, rather than the opposite.
Defaulting to a technologically driven defensive posture, in the end, it's our shared humanity that unites us all, enabling us to join with otherworldly species.
This is thoroughly entertaining story. However, it does require attention and thoughtful evaluation throughout. oh, and be sure to press pause when a break is needed, because you won't want to miss a single moment.
SactoTK
27.12.2020
10/10
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SF about the power of language
The Movie expands on the idea that language is not only a tool, but it determines the way we think. The movie goes further and posits that the language can allow beings to transcend the time. It's sorta like languages that don't have concept of future or past, except that this one is actively transcends time and allows beings to see the future as if it is the present.
Scientist can talk about the validity of Sapir-Whorf. But the movie is a science fiction, not science. It's done its job if it fascinated us and got us to think. That is what art is about. And it indeed got me to think about the power of language to determine who we are. As a complete bilingual, I'm keenly aware that I'm a different person when I speak in Korean as to when I'm speaking English. Not only you cant seperate culture from language, you can't separate self from language either. This has been expounded on several thousand years ago by Buddah. (Buddhist text is full of phrases in the form of 'neither A or not A' to demonstrate reality is but a delusion constructed by language).
Again, this movie is not a science. But it is an art that is spectacularly successful because it entertains us with possibilities and gets us to think.
Scientist can talk about the validity of Sapir-Whorf. But the movie is a science fiction, not science. It's done its job if it fascinated us and got us to think. That is what art is about. And it indeed got me to think about the power of language to determine who we are. As a complete bilingual, I'm keenly aware that I'm a different person when I speak in Korean as to when I'm speaking English. Not only you cant seperate culture from language, you can't separate self from language either. This has been expounded on several thousand years ago by Buddah. (Buddhist text is full of phrases in the form of 'neither A or not A' to demonstrate reality is but a delusion constructed by language).
Again, this movie is not a science. But it is an art that is spectacularly successful because it entertains us with possibilities and gets us to think.
Jonathan Baron
27.12.2020
10/10
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A Skillful Retelling of Plato's Allegory of the Cave
A skillful retelling of Plato's Allegory of the Cave, this film explores themes we normally associate with philosophies of the east. Specifically, living with less focus on self, not turning all our attention to our individual lives and feelings, moment to moment - what social media too often is: The daily me.
In the west, we often regard abandoning focus on the self as a mental disorder. For a Buddhist monk, it's the highest state of enlightenment: Nirvana, meaning living suspended between fear and desire, accepting suffering as a necessary condition of being alive rather than living life with the aim of avoiding suffering. We believe that if we get it right, we can avoid suffering entirely. Suffering is for losers. "I prefer people who don't get captured," for example.
Yes, I know this interpretation can seem like a whole lot of new age hooey. And I'm certainly as far from being a Buddhist as you can get without a prescription. I can't live that way. What makes this film interesting is that it took nearly unimaginable, earth-shaking events and traumas for the hero of this story to achieve this.
All science fiction is allegory and metaphor, usually dreadful. This one, however, is brilliant.
In the west, we often regard abandoning focus on the self as a mental disorder. For a Buddhist monk, it's the highest state of enlightenment: Nirvana, meaning living suspended between fear and desire, accepting suffering as a necessary condition of being alive rather than living life with the aim of avoiding suffering. We believe that if we get it right, we can avoid suffering entirely. Suffering is for losers. "I prefer people who don't get captured," for example.
Yes, I know this interpretation can seem like a whole lot of new age hooey. And I'm certainly as far from being a Buddhist as you can get without a prescription. I can't live that way. What makes this film interesting is that it took nearly unimaginable, earth-shaking events and traumas for the hero of this story to achieve this.
All science fiction is allegory and metaphor, usually dreadful. This one, however, is brilliant.
matt hangas
27.12.2020
10/10
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If you knew how your life would go, start to finish, would you live it differently?
Thoughtful, rather introspective story of an alien arrival, which turns one of humanity's concepts of the universe on its ear- that time is continuous and linear...an extraordinary production front to back...well acted, exceptional script, and lovely musical score. Pay attention to this one...not a film to be half in and out, as the storyline takes several rather deft turns and chicanes...only science fiction in its premise, this film crosses so many genres as to be nearly unidentifiable as a single genre...but definitely not some whiz bang CGI action orgy, but a rather subdued cerebral effort...
Andrei Pankov
27.12.2020
10/10
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Best take on a Contact story in Hollywood so far
I'm a huge fan of intelligent sci-fi. I was waiting for his film for 3 months, read the original story by Ted Chang, and it did not disappoint. If there is going to be contact between human race and intelligent visitors, this is the best approximation of how it will go. It will be very difficult to communicate, or perhaps even impossible. I even wonder if the human race would be able to handle the possibility of contact. They will not be little green men with eyes and noses. (In fact, I'm so tired of Star Wars and star Trek portrayal of aliens as variations of humans).
Or maybe, like Peter Watts "Blindsight," aliens might interpret our radio waves, music and speech as a form of an attack.
Either way, I love this film because it makes us think and ask bigger questions. I often wonder, who is out there in the universe and what will they be like. The music and imagery of this film are wonderful.
Or maybe, like Peter Watts "Blindsight," aliens might interpret our radio waves, music and speech as a form of an attack.
Either way, I love this film because it makes us think and ask bigger questions. I often wonder, who is out there in the universe and what will they be like. The music and imagery of this film are wonderful.
nyc
27.12.2020
8/10
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A Dramatic Movie about Communications/Linguistics, Human Nature and How Time Heals
Aliens arrived and translator/communicator is needed. Amy Adams's character who specializes in linguistics tries to do the right thing, but there is always someone in the human race who has to do something stupid and be violent. Though scary looking (hand-like), but highly intelligent aliens seem to be more sophisticated and gives the human race a chance. This is a sci-fi movie, but has an alternative story of a woman seeking love and something to satisfy her guilt. She lost a child in the past, but is offered insight into her future by an alien being that looks to the future as time is not chronological to them. Just like their language that is circular in nature and can complete sentences in one splash of a circle, the aliens can foresee human's future as these beings can see time similarly at once. Good thing the aliens saw humans to have a future and lets us be. A nice story about the importance of communications and how we perceive the world, but it lacked any humor that is often necessary in communications. A very dramatic movie.
Brian Butz
27.12.2020
8/10
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Frustrating, because it was so good, then it wasn't, but it still might be.... very frustrating indeed!
This was a great film until the end. It's particularly frustrating because it really only needed a few lines or a scene or two to be be 5 stars, as is, 4 stars may be generous, despite excellent production and acting. Not quite M. Night Shyamalan disappointing, but close. A big part of this film is a sort of meditation on the importance and challenges of communication exposed through attempting to create dialogue with an alien race. It's somewhat interesting to consider how one shares what is within with another, when we all think so differently. In communicating with aliens, we don't even have a starting point. with other humans, we assume a common basis, but what is that based on, and were does it come from?. What is the context? As I write this review, I feel I understand the film more and appreciate it more... The reason it became so frustrating, is because it changed context in the closing scenes. It changed from being a philosophical sci fi film into an art house film without telling anyone and never really resolved the conflict with the aliens. Had they added lines or scenes to address this, (it wouldn't have taken much) it would've been a much more satisfactory film, but perhaps less of an art house meditation on communication. There's another sci fi element introduced close to the end, which breaks with modern concepts of linear time, which would make any Doctor Who fan mighty cross. I feel like I will be contemplating this film for awhile, which is a testament to it's intelligence and relevance, but I still feel cheated out of a legitimately good sci fi film, and there's so few of those these days, but with a little more care, it could've satisfied every aspect of it's story, and could've been one of the great sci fi films of history.
U-God
27.12.2020
10/10
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Not another Alien Movie!
This is truly the most unique alien film of all time. Before watching scrap all expectations from all the gory films you've seen before. This movie is very abstract and if you are waiting to see anything specific based on what you've already seen before then you will be disappointed. I recommend this movie for the patient movie viewer that is looking for something new. Especially if you are the type that can predict the ending of a movie at the very beginning then I recommend this one because the creators took time to introduce enough unique elements that every moment is original and you really can't look away. Its not going to shock you but you will want to watch longer and longer because the story grows and gets deeper with time. I found very little cliche elements, despite the Cliche cover art and movie name. Give this movie a chance if your first guess is "Not another alien movie"
Benjamin M. Weilert
27.12.2020
10/10
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A fantastic, cerebral, and realistic approach to a classic sci-fi scenario.
Despite all the mindless action and sex that hits the big screen every year, every once in a while there comes a film that’s a little more . . . cerebral. Arrival (2016) certainly fits this category. Not only do you really have to pay attention to what’s happening in this film, it makes you question how we perceive our world as it is right now. Never before have I seen the topic of encountering alien life forms approached from such a realistic and logical way. It makes sense that we wouldn’t be able to understand them, so the first step in establishing an understanding is to establish communication.
Much like Christopher Nolan, who has done a number of great, “cerebral” films including Memento (2000), Inception (2010), and Interstellar (2014), I have recently come to appreciate the directorial talents of Denis Villeneuve. From his previous films like Prisoners (2013) and Sicario (2015), I’ve seen him deliver powerful messages about who we are as humans and how we deal with evil. In Arrival, once again the enemy is humanity itself, and the angry and violent mistrust it has against anything it doesn’t understand. Fortunately, despite its repeated visual motif of black and white, Arrival shows that peace can be found in the gray area of language interpretation.
While I don’t want to give away the twist of this film, I have to say that the way it was presented certainly makes for a powerful impact once it has been realized. I will simply attribute this to the talent of Denis Villeneuve and the superb screenplay used to guide the audience along to the stunning conclusion. If you haven’t seen any of Villeneuve’s films yet, now’s a great time to start. I certainly will look forward to his next piece, if this is the type of work he’s putting out right now.
A fantastic, cerebral, and realistic approach to a classic sci-fi scenario, I give Arrival 5.0 stars out of 5.
Much like Christopher Nolan, who has done a number of great, “cerebral” films including Memento (2000), Inception (2010), and Interstellar (2014), I have recently come to appreciate the directorial talents of Denis Villeneuve. From his previous films like Prisoners (2013) and Sicario (2015), I’ve seen him deliver powerful messages about who we are as humans and how we deal with evil. In Arrival, once again the enemy is humanity itself, and the angry and violent mistrust it has against anything it doesn’t understand. Fortunately, despite its repeated visual motif of black and white, Arrival shows that peace can be found in the gray area of language interpretation.
While I don’t want to give away the twist of this film, I have to say that the way it was presented certainly makes for a powerful impact once it has been realized. I will simply attribute this to the talent of Denis Villeneuve and the superb screenplay used to guide the audience along to the stunning conclusion. If you haven’t seen any of Villeneuve’s films yet, now’s a great time to start. I certainly will look forward to his next piece, if this is the type of work he’s putting out right now.
A fantastic, cerebral, and realistic approach to a classic sci-fi scenario, I give Arrival 5.0 stars out of 5.
CC38
27.12.2020
8/10
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Arrival on 4K
This is not the most exciting 4k upgrade because this film doesn't benefit much from an increased color gamut. It's just not the most colorful film to begin with. I didn't have Arrival in any other format so it made sense for me to get this version. If you have a screen 55" or under, the regular bluray is probably just fine. On the other hand, I got this for $12 and now I don't need to worry about how this movie might look someday if i get a bigger TV. It's up to you.
The movie is great but not for everyone. Just be aware this is REALLY not an action movie. If you are the sort of person who needs action to be happy then look elsewhere. This is more of a character drama with neat sci-fi concepts at the core of the narrative.
The movie is great but not for everyone. Just be aware this is REALLY not an action movie. If you are the sort of person who needs action to be happy then look elsewhere. This is more of a character drama with neat sci-fi concepts at the core of the narrative.
RosettaCrone
27.12.2020
10/10
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Великолепно
Really Well Done First Contact Scene!
There are several aspects of this movie that stood out for me. The non-linear time thing is interesting. Gives your brain a tease. The way that the story is arranged provides a plot twist at the climax that gives you a good kick- if you catch it and understand it... (and if you didn't figure it out before the climax.) The aliens are refreshing. Very alien. Not bumpy-headed humanoids. The acting is top of the line, and the personal story of the main character is very touching and I was certainly invested.
But the part that hooked me the most was that it was about a first contact with an alien race, and it treated that first contact right for me. The motivations were right, the anxiety, and wonder. The complexity of human emotion in the midst of a first contact experience was amazing. The protocols that you know would be in play, versus the desire to make a "proper introduction" and the journey to understand the intent on each side. I loved it, absolutely.
Ever since I read The Mote in God's Eye, which was supposed to depict an epic first contact (but was actually smart to the point of bizarre) I wanted to see something more realistic to a human experience.
Other films and books have tried for a good first contact scene, and I've seen a lot of cheese, or a lack of depth. This had the right tension. I have to give a lot of credit to the imagination it took to have the right perspective for this- that did not let it turn into a caricature. Bravo!
But the part that hooked me the most was that it was about a first contact with an alien race, and it treated that first contact right for me. The motivations were right, the anxiety, and wonder. The complexity of human emotion in the midst of a first contact experience was amazing. The protocols that you know would be in play, versus the desire to make a "proper introduction" and the journey to understand the intent on each side. I loved it, absolutely.
Ever since I read The Mote in God's Eye, which was supposed to depict an epic first contact (but was actually smart to the point of bizarre) I wanted to see something more realistic to a human experience.
Other films and books have tried for a good first contact scene, and I've seen a lot of cheese, or a lack of depth. This had the right tension. I have to give a lot of credit to the imagination it took to have the right perspective for this- that did not let it turn into a caricature. Bravo!
Erin West
27.12.2020
10/10
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Великолепно
A very thoughtful, insightful Film
Probably not a winner for folks who have to see blood, guts and explosions in order to be enter-tained, but for the rest of us it was a very moving story about everything that's good about humans, as well as the traits that don't bode particularly well for our long term survival. It was beautiful and sensitively done, but if your attention span has been trained out of you by play station, cell phones, and all of the other perks of progress, well, it'll probably go right over your head. Believe me, the loss is yours. Meanwhile, the rest of us appreciated this quieter, and more thoughtful form of story telling and story building. And KUDOS to Amy Adams for acting the part skillfully, instead of showing off at the expense of her craft.
We are very fortunate indeed that for a very few dollars, we actually get to OWN some of our favorite films. Now THAT's a perk to celebrate! 😉
The dvd arrived at warp speed, it was safely n carefully packed, n the movie was still in shrink wrap, just as promised. A very CLASSY Seller. Thank you!
We are very fortunate indeed that for a very few dollars, we actually get to OWN some of our favorite films. Now THAT's a perk to celebrate! 😉
The dvd arrived at warp speed, it was safely n carefully packed, n the movie was still in shrink wrap, just as promised. A very CLASSY Seller. Thank you!
Dale Kelley
27.12.2020
10/10
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Великолепно
2 Movies, 1 Film
I bought this because intrigue with the aliens always draws me into movies. The tale that this one spins is so delightfully grounded while being so incredibly fantastical at the same time. Everything is believable, and yet there's a concept present here that allows for some things to be achieved that would be considered unbelievable otherwise.
You're getting two stories that don't even seem like they're two stories in the beginning. First contact with aliens and a question about time & will. This is one of the most elegant approaches that I've ever encountered on both subjects. I love it and the fact that the cinematography and acting are all top notch. Without that perfect execution, the entire premise could be ruined or wasted.
You're getting two stories that don't even seem like they're two stories in the beginning. First contact with aliens and a question about time & will. This is one of the most elegant approaches that I've ever encountered on both subjects. I love it and the fact that the cinematography and acting are all top notch. Without that perfect execution, the entire premise could be ruined or wasted.
Bruce N
27.12.2020
8/10
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Хорошо
What Would You Say And How Would It Change You?
What would you say to an alien if you could? And, how would it change you? This film doesn't dazzle the viewer with futuristic gadgets and gizmos. Instead the focus is on the challenges, pitfalls and dangers involved with communication. Adams is a language expert and Renner is a physicist. Together they are charged with communicating with beings who have landed their vessel in Montana. There are 12 vessels in total, each landing in a different country. As these beings are unlike us, their method of communicating is unique. The duo must work vigilantly to decipher the language while many others around to world give into fear. This fear is spawned from not knowing the answer to the fundamental question - why are these beings here? All journeys in life change us. Through the acquisition of knowledge and experiences we become more than we were before. And, if a revelation is truly profound, then it's effect upon us will be as well. This film is both a psychological drama and a mystery. It is also a more cerebral sci-fi movie and not the "punch-in-the-face" style delivered by Marvel Studios. No movie is perfect. The premise, pacing and delivery are fantastic. One character has a disappointing arch and becomes the only real blemish on an otherwise amazing production. I didn't know what to expect when the movie started. I was very pleasantly surprised when the movie ended. Highly Recommended.
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