A philosophical contemplation

Rating: 10/10 (7 December 2016)

Arrival opens with a gentle fusion of architecture, music and nature to set a somewhat melancholy mood. The story is developed from the perspective of a linguist (Amy Adams); given the size of its budget, time duration and its ambitious scope, this movie is a success. It gives the viewers an opportunity to contemplate their own lives in relation to other people and to the infinite. Who are we? Why are we here? How do we judge since no one has seen God? Is life worth living - given its tragedy or its beauty or both? Everyone has their own answers; this movie affirms the worthwhile aspects of life in spite of our differences and our general skepticism toward each other (e.g. among races and politics). The movie also hints at the union of language (symbol) and science (method).