Intelligent Movie About Alien First Contact

Rating: 8/10 (13 March 2017)

Twelve alien spacecraft hover over various parts of Earth, their intentions unknown, their language unknown. An expert on language (played by Amy Adams) and a physicist (played by Jeremy Renner) are tasked by the U.S. military to interpret what the aliens inside one spacecraft are saying. It is a monumental task, but it has to be done as fast as possible because the entire world is on edge. Fear is quickly taking hold of many people, some of whom have the power to start a war with the alien visitors. If the "Arrival" of the aliens is meant to bring peace and friendship to humans, then it must be quickly confirmed before itchy trigger fingers causes an intergalactic war.
My most memorable, movie moment of "Arrival" is the scene when the aliens are introduced. Let's just say if I was there, I'd either run screaming like a Wayans brother or start crying like Matt Damon.
"Arrival" moves slowly, methodically, allowing the audience to soak in everything they hear and see. Although many characters are in this movie, almost all of the focus is on Adams and Renner, making "Arrival" feel more personal. The flashback sequences of Adams and her daughter adds a dreamy but highly relevant layer to the story which gives a nice surprise twist near the end of the movie.
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