A psyche-centred sci-fi work of art!

Rating: 9/10 (2 December 2016)

A very thoughtfully made and thought-provoking movie. It balances extremely well an intimate look into the heroine's psyche with an original sci-fi premise. The heroine makes an enticing and touching character. Amy Adams' sensitive, even subdued (yet not muted!) performance is aided by a calm and supportive role played by Jeremy Renner, and a piercing performance from Forest Whitaker. They all help to create a low-key and very convincing atmosphere. Director Denis Villeneuve shows great skill in combining drama with a small and highly believable selection of visual effects which is done with the utmost attention to detail and show a true sense of aesthetic vision. This aspect of the movie is very impressive especially when considering the many temptations and over-the-top results out there nowadays... The design department and especially the conceptual artists who created the ships, aliens and visual symbols are worthy of praise.