In a future not so far away

Rating: 9/10 (20 July 2017)

Arrival is a poignant film with a rather simple and refined visual aspect, whether it is in the design of the extraterrestrials creatures (which makes by the way more credible), that of their ship (called "shell" in the film) or in the creation of sets.
I had the pleasant impression of a film which, for once, took the time to explain as clearly as possible the phenomena and actions that were taking place on the screen. Some scenes appear like deep breaths that leave space for reflection, both for the characters and for us spectators. In a sense I was even able to immerse myself little by little in the life of the heroine until fully sharing her feelings and her ambitions. I would also like to mention the correctness with which Amy Adams embodies the protagonist, which gives even more intensity to the situation. We follow with avidity the process of interpreting the language used by of the apparent alien visitors (Xenolinguistics), and subsequently of the powers that this generates when this language is mastered (for Louise Banks the possibility to know the future)
A small default that would explain the note I attributed to this film (09/10) would be the lightness of certain dialogues that created a lag in relation to the tone and general atmosphere of the film. I speak mainly of some conversations between Louise and Ian punctuated by typical phrases, straight out of a romance novel. They contrast too much with the gravity of the situation, for we are still talking about the discovery (then taken as an invasion for some) of an inhuman kind.
If this film has taught me something, it is that an event like this would cause our loss, the disappearance of the human species. Indeed, we would be unable to agree between citizens and heads of state, except that this time there will not be Louise to allow us to perceive the future and thus save humanity (although we can always believe it)
Arrival explores a new side of the science fiction genre, which is proving to be very interesting and deeper.