SCI-FI isn't just pew-pew in space

Rating: 9/10 (31 December 2016)

I went into this one knowing what to expect, and took my 14 year old son to show him what real SCI-FI is all about. I was very happy when he said he enjoyed it.
I loved how this story about communication and time was told. Outstanding visuals and score. This one should receive some awards.
I think it's a pretty realistic depiction of what just might happen if we are lucky enough that Aliens decide to stop by and say hi. Just imagine how difficult it would be to communicate.
I don't know that it was necessary to make China the bad guys here... not sure if this happened they would be the ones that decide to shoot. I'm also not sure that powers on the planet would decide to keep information from each other. Once it is determined that this event was global, I would have preferred that we could all band together to figure out this puzzle. But then again, we are human so maybe it isn't so far fetched that this would play out like it did in the movie.
Great SCI-FI makes you think. I love movies that prompt thought and discussion.
I felt like Captain Sisko (Deep Space Nine) explaining linear/non-linear time to the prophets when discussing this movie with my son.
Some humor thrown in, some truly tear-jerking moments as well.
Well done. Worth every penny of admission. Highly recommended.