I can't praise Arrival enough

Rating: 10/10 (29 December 2017)

After seeing Arrival the first time, I elevated it to my second favorite science fiction film of all time, behind 2001: A Space Odyssey. For perspective, Blade Runner(s), Alien (the first one) and Dark Star (lol) are runners-up, too, Watching Arrival the second time, I'm toying with the idea of placing it #1 on my list. It's that good, and must be high on the science fiction fan's must-see movie list. Adroit storytelling and editing, minimal but powerful visual effects, and--most important--a foundation of speculation of the role of humans as a species (and as individuals) in the universe that energizes SF.