A masterwork from the greatest working director, Denis Villeneuve!

Rating: 10/10 (12 January 2017)

"The Arrival", directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Amy Adams, is certainly one of the best films of the year and one of the finest films ever made about the events surrounding first contact with extra-terrestrials. First, Ill state the obvious. As with any Villeneuve film, the photography, score and performances were spot-on. I think this movie accurately depicts how different world powers would approach this situation and executes that perfectly. Amy Adams is more than deserving of an Oscar for her performance and I can honestly say that after viewing this movie only once, I already want to see it again. This film explores several concepts including, the power of language and communication, the theory of time and what it means to leave behind a carbon footprint on this Earth. I can safely say that this is Mr. Villeneuve's finest work yet and one of my all time favorites. This movie is a timeless masterpiece that will resonate with it's audience and have you thinking for a while after.