A Sci-Fi movie full of mystery

Rating: 8/10 (12 December 2016)

'Arrival' is the Sci-Fi movie that we have all been waiting for; it doesn't follow similar story lines that is typical of most alien films, whereby the plot simply comprises of aliens descending on Earth, find out that humans are dangerous and destructive to themselves and them, thus causing all out war - we have seen this time and time again, but 'Arrival' really sets the bar high in modern times for the genre.
This movie straight from the beginning shows off beautiful visuals and cinematography, courtesy of the bright cinematographer 'Bradford Young', which really resonates with the unique plot this film has to offer.
English and Science are the two subjects that are significantly key to the plot of this film, giving a sense of realism as to what we do as the human race to understand ourselves from a language perspective and our place in the galaxy and the universe, as well as our voyage for other intelligent life and how they might communicate.
'Arrival' will keep you guessing and mentally put you on the edge of your seat. You will be analytically questioning everything that is happening in order to make sense of what is occurring as the film unfolds. Things may seem confusing, but ultimately become more clear towards the the final act of the film.
This is a film that requires a lot of attention and the ability to think outside the norm. A strong contender for 2016.