Arrival

Outstanding film that made me reflect on how a sad ending doesn't invalidate joyful experiences. I'm ngl for a good chunk of this film, I was set on giving it a 3.5 because I could appreciate what the film was trying to convey, but I was getting a little bored. However, for the last 20-30 minutes, I was gripped and couldn't take my eyes off the screen. This made me realize how effective the slow burn nature of this film is. I really loved the use of On the Nature of Daylight, specifically at the end. The sound design in this film was also perfect. I also admired Adams' performance and Renner's, and I'm surprised how the former didn't even get a nomination from the Oscars.