Arrives Late

Rating: 6/10 (26 January 2017)

If I were watching this film about 10 years ago, I'd think it brilliant. Today? Not so much.
Good acting, good cinematography but not anything we haven't seen before. Alien pods, world chaos, military intervention and a code breaker who let's us all know the ET's come in peace. Where have I seen that before?? Oh, yes, the gazillion Sci-fi films before this one.
Oh yes and Adams can also break through time, saving the world from another major world war by whispering in some Chinese diplomats ear.
Well we already know time is non-linear so no big revelation there and the idea that Adams (who plays a professor in the film) has all this high level top secret military clearance is a stretch.
It's not a horrible film yet it's not a great film. I felt entertained yet somewhat unfulfilled. Wishy-washy at best.
I wouldn't recommend it to friends unless there is nothing else worth watching. So it's a good filler film if you're bored and have nothing better to do.