Sci-Fi Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (29 April 2017)

The first time i read Arrival's synopsis, i loved the premise mostly because it doesn't follow the formula of classic alien in which the alien specie tries to conquer Earth. After i watched this movie, it really saddens me that it only won one Oscar (Sound Editing) despite being nominated in 8 categories.
The story begins when twelve spaceships inexplicably land on different parts of Earth and cause mass hysteria around the globe because no one knows what is the purpose of their arrival, which triggers a discussion whether the heptapod (name of the alien race) wants war or peace. But since the aliens are letting people enter their spaceship for two hours a day to study them, US military sends linguistics professor Louise Banks (Amy Adams) to understand the heptapod language and find out the meaning of their landing on Earth. Alongside this mission is Col. Weber (Forest Whitaker) and theoretical physicist Ian Donnely (Jeremy Renner).
With astounding visuals, great acting (specially from Amy Adams) and by bringing a new concept to the sci-fi genre, Arrival is the most original film of the nominees for Best Picture.