Arrival is a departure from sensory overload (Sci-fi for adults)

Rating: 8/10 (4 May 2017)

One could argue that science fiction, in this particular realm of adult thought and understanding, is all just lessons in humanity, exposed quickly on TV through shows like "The Twilight Zone" and "Star Trek", but here further developed into a non-linear experience. It is something beautiful, if not fully understood, but more of a film to experience. Arrival brings a new hero to this genre in the form of Linguistics Professor plucked from her home by the U.S. Military to one of twelve alien landing sites to interpret their intent. The style is deliberate and instructional, but never pandering down, picking up whether others have failed. Amy Adams carries us past a myriad of assumptions and rush to judgments vigilantly. She represents the science of language and it's potential. How can you not get behind that. The atmosphere of this movie is the hidden special effect, not blue screen space wars. That the director brings us the beauty of the challenge faced in the movie should be applauded ...and for those who prefer flying space ships and cool space outfits with blasters, there's a franchise movie awaiting your cash.