Delightfully deep and powerful

Rating: 9/10 (6 February 2017)

Arrival is another great film by Villeneuve, who seems unable to put a foot wrong so far. It has a suspenseful score akin to Sicario that creates a tense and highly strung tone. Amy Adams showcases some incredible acting that helps bring to light its interesting and questioning time-line. Playing with concepts of the effect of language on the mind, this film is emotionally charged, as well as influential on its take on language, time, and the inevitability of ones actions. Arrival is a fantastic film, enabling a shroud of intrigue and excitement with the perfect close. It is disappointing to see such a talented actress as Adams still not rewarded for her performances, that are unquestionably getting better as the years progress.