A science fiction gem

Rating: Null/10 (20 November 2016)

Arrival was pretty much close to what I wanted it to be. The trailer made it look too much like an over-the-top thriller but it was so thoughtful in all of the right ways. I also think it's an amazing achievement, to be able to get a premise like that and make it work. This is probably the best leading performance that I have seen Amy Adams ever give. I was also hesitant on her casting but I would say that she was pretty close to perfect. I would say that the final scenes get a little too messy. It tries to reveal things that can already be deciphered but I feel like it panders to its audience a little too much. It had its heart and head in the right place, and while it's definitely not flawless, it's still miles better than what Hollywood usually offers.