A movie to watch before you die...

Rating: 9/10 (4 February 2017)

There are movies that touch the heart and then there are movies which make you lean forward, think and think again. Arrival crowns the later category.
I had some perceptions and some warnings before I started the movie. For people eagerly waiting for Alien attack and hero saving the day, this movie would be a disappointment. We have been led to believe that whatever exists beyond the atmosphere, kills. that is exactly why the movie-fed world needs a shock such as this.
I loved how easily the movie fooled me by making me believe that any flashback has to be 'back'. And then the strong unwritten message that other social enthusiasts are crying out loud since ages!
A brilliant piece. The music dumb-dumb-dumb was so appropriate, it almost gave me goosebumps. Everything perfectly in place, more show than tell, minimal unnecessary dialogs and we got ourselves a masterpiece!