Brilliant

Rating: 10/10 (8 March 2019)

This is bu far the best science fiction film I have seen in a decade, at least. For once, the aliens are not the antagonists. They are brilliant, and helpful. Plus, it is a story within a story; nit an easy film to fully grasp the first time I saw it. It took a 2nd screening to really have it sink in. I especially like the fact that instead of "dumbing down" this film, they assumed a level of higher intelligence from the audience, which is (partially) why it works so well. Denis Villeneuve is on top of the director's world right now. I don't care hiw many awards are given to Alfonso Cuaron (too many). Villneuve is by far ahead if everyone. Amy Adams is so perfectly cast in her role, also. In fact, Villneuve wouldn't make the film without her; he insisted that she get the part. Luckily fir the studio and producers, she was available. I dont want to reveal anymore than I already have (such is not too much). Also, Villeneuve's favorite conductor, Johanne Johansson has a stunning score, as well. Enjoy; on many levels, too.