Too thought provoking for most humans?

Rating: 10/10 (16 December 2016)

I like to think of myself as an above average in intelligence human. But only after I discussed the movie with the lady friend I viewed it with did I begin to understand all of the plot (lines?). Now I understand that the circular alien 'writing' also represents how they view time - circular, not linear like humans do. So that takes me back to my 'Review Summary Title'. It is difficult for me to believe that the average American moviegoer - much less those in less developed nations - will understand or appreciate "Arrival". It has virtually no apocalyptic scenes with thrills and chills. So I will be totally surprised if it makes a huge profit. However, I recommend that somehow global arrangements be made so that this wonderful movie can be shown: 1) At the United Nations, and 2) By every government on Earth to its leaders and citizens. In that way hopefully some greater benefit to humanity - other than entertainment - will result.