We've Made Contact

Rating: 7/10 (21 November 2016)

Another alien invasion movie you say? Haven't we all seen this before? Close Encounters, Independence Day, War of the Worlds.. etc. They came from the heavens, and they either want to help us or take over the world. What's the big deal about Arrival. See it for yourselves, and look closer. Something utterly fascinating has been achieved by Denis Villeneuve, who is now a three- time hit maker. It's all about communication, and the meaning of life. A linguist goes through a journey of interpreting the peculiar written language of the alien creatures, which sort of resembles the Rorschach test. She discovers along the way that she can see into the future, and foretell what happens in her life long after the aliens leave.
The film is something to behold. Villeneuve does an incredible job directing once again, with outstanding cinematography by Bradford Young and a masterful score by the GREAT Johann Johannsson. Amy Adams is as breathtaking as ever in the starring role, accompanied by great performances by Jeremy Renner and Forrest Whitaker. It's a head scratcher, and that's a good thing indeed.