Arrival (2016)

Arrival-2018

In case you have never heard of this film, Arrival is an alien film without the over the top action/chaos such as in films like Independence Day. Arrival will require patience. This is a visually stunning film and I suggest to the audience to be patient and enjoy the clever and creative shots. Fans who have previously seen Sicario will be able to appreciate this director.

Lucky enough, the movie trailers for this film showed very little of what the film is about. The only tag line we have ever heard is “Why are they here”…

The film opens up with Louise Banks (played by Amy Adams) who appears to have just given birth to her daughter. We are then shown their life, progressing quickly through a moving sequence. Then we flash to present day where Louise is an expert linguist and lectures professionally.

While she is teaching a class it is soon discovered that earth will change forever. People panic when multiple spacecraft land on earth. Louise is shortly requested to join (and lead) an elite team to investigate further.

Amy Adams provides an outstanding performance (no surprise here, duh!) but we are forced to put up with a couple of characters that really don’t hold any major purpose in the film. There are many moments where I even question Jeremy Renner’s role- I felt he was somewhat wasted as an actor.

Arrival, I must say is a top sci-fi film. As an audience we have questions from the word go and to top it off, the viewer’s questions only pile up as the movie progresses. Even when the film is over you will still be thinking about it- seriously, give it the next day or two. But is that a bad thing?

After thinking about my total score for this review for a couple of days now, I’m pretty sure certain things with the film’s plot (and ending) simply just don’t add up. But then again, I remind myself…. it is a sci-fi film after all.

7.8/10

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When Rey was a kid, he always had dreams of taking on the world as a professional wrestler. But in the present day, Rey (Luke Saliba) has ended up on a very different path. Rey works behind a desk selling photocopy machines along selling general stationery supplies to...

Sound of Metal (2019)

Ruben (Riz Ahmed) is a drummer in a heavy metal band along with his partner, Lou (Olivia Cooke). The two are living the dream as they play at many gigs with also an album on the horizon. But for Ruben, things are about to take a dramatic turn as he begins to have...

The Last Blockbuster (2020)

The Last Blockbuster is a documentary about how Blockbuster Video began and eventually became one of the greatest retailers of entertainment. As well as that, this is also the sad story of how the major retailer fell apart leaving only one Blockbuster Store remaining....

The Day of the Locust (1975)

Set during the 1930s, The Day of the Locust follows Tod (William Atherton), an art director working on several upcoming films.  While moving into a small apartment, he soon discovers an actress named Fay (Karen Black) lives across from him.  As Tod begins to...

Future Man: Season One (2017)

Josh Futturman (Josh Hutcherson) is a janitor working at a research lab. Josh, in the present day, feels like he has hit a roadblock in life when it comes to career choices. When Josh is not working, he enjoys playing a video game titled Biotic Wars which many have...

A Christmas Gift from Bob (2020)

Following on from the film A Street Cat Named Bob, initially released in 2016, James (Luke Treadaway) has just released his first book also titled "A Street Cat named Bob". The new book reveals a great deal of insight into James's dark past when he was addicted to...

How Do You Know Chris? (2020)

A young woman named Emi visits her local laundromat, and while digging for change for the machine, she meets a man named Chris. The two strike up a conversation and discover they have some things in common. Chris invites Emi to join him at a party that he is hosting...

The Soul Collector (2019)

The film opens with an older man on his death bed. With his final breath, he sees another man by his side, and instantly the old man in his bed passes away while the stranger walks away. On the flip side, the film introduces us to a family which consists of William...

Villains (2019)

Mickey (Bill Skarsgard) and Jules (Maika Monroe) are both criminals who also share a romantic connection.  The two decide to rob a service station, but as they drive away, their car soon runs out of fuel because Mickey forgot to fill it up before robbing the...

The Christmas Chronicles 2 (2020)

Two years ago Kate (Darby Camp) joined Santa on an unforgettable adventure to save Christmas.  Now Kate is a teenager, currently away on holidays with her family.  Not only is this holiday at the beach instead of the snow, but her mother has brought her...

The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958)

The film begins with our leading hero, Sinbad.  Sinbad is the captain on a long voyage along with his crew.  Currently Sinbad and his men are presently lost at sea due to many stormy winds which pushed their ship in a completely different...

Framed (1947)

Mike Lambert (Glenn Ford) is on the hunt for a new mining job. He also accepts small cash jobs, including driving a delivery truck. Unfortunately for Mike, his most recent delivery doesn't go to plan. The truck that Mike was driving had faulty brakes, and soon he...

Force of Nature (2020)

Cardillo (Emile Hirsch) is a cop with a troubled and dark past. In the present day, Cardillo gets paired up with another officer and receives a call to a domestic dispute.  These officers soon learn that during a big hurricane storm, there is an apartment...

The Tax Collector (2020)

Set in present-day L.A, The Tax Collector focuses on two men who work for a major local crime lord. David (Bobby Soto) & Creeper (Shia LaBeouf) drive around the city collecting what is owed to their boss from local outlets. For David, when he is not working, he...

Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)

Bill (Alex Winter) and Ted (Keanu Reeves) are best friends. They both attend the same high school and have lots in common. When Bill and Ted are not at school, they rock out in a garage with hopes of one day becoming a well-known rock band. The band’s name is none...

Mulan (2020)

Based on a true story as well as the Disney Animation smash hit which featured back in 1998. The film begins with a young Chinese girl named Mulan. Mulan has been known for making mischievous trouble within her small community. Now an adult, Mulan continues to cause...