Still top 3 - this movie hold up every time I watch it. It’s a movie that’s rewatchable not in a “there’s more to discover each time” way but a “yeah this just slaps” way.

Watched with @kt and forgot how ominous and terrifying the shots and soundtrack actually are the first time you see it.

While the acting, cinematography, music, and pacing (under 2 hours is huge for me) are excellent, the story and plot just take the cake here. Props go to both Teddy boy and Dennis - the source material is genius, and the slight changes (Hannah’s story) are an improvement over the original. The reveal is also perfectly executed by dropping bits and pieces and finally letting the audience in on all of it. At the end of the movie you feel like you’ve really figured something out as an audience member.

Also love to think about the implications of a world where everyone knows the universal language - great sci fi

Still top 3 - this movie hold up every time I watch it. It’s a movie that’s rewatchable not in a “there’s more to discover each time” way but a “yeah this just slaps” way.

Watched with @kt and forgot how ominous and terrifying the shots and soundtrack actually are the first time you see it.

While the acting, cinematography, music, and pacing (under 2 hours is huge for me) are excellent, the story and plot just take the cake here. Props go to both Teddy boy and Dennis - the source material is genius, and the slight changes (Hannah’s story) are an improvement over the original. The reveal is also perfectly executed by dropping bits and pieces and finally letting the audience in on all of it. At the end of the movie you feel like you’ve really figured something out as an audience member.

Also love to think about the implications of a world where everyone knows the universal language - great sci fi

the best modern sci fi no question. it’s a grand scope that is thrilling and humane. denis is amazing. the cinematography, the acting, the score and sound design…it’s all so awe inspiring.

the best modern sci fi no question. it’s a grand scope that is thrilling and humane. denis is amazing. the cinematography, the acting, the score and sound design…it’s all so awe inspiring.

love when everything clicks into place. great acting, beautiful scenes, love that linguistics saves the day… finding connection, empathy, and understanding where there seemingly wouldn’t be

love when everything clicks into place. great acting, beautiful scenes, love that linguistics saves the day… finding connection, empathy, and understanding where there seemingly wouldn’t be

Arrival isn’t just about aliens, they’re simply the bridge to the film’s true meaning. It’s a story about time, language and the choices we make knowing everything ends. It reminds us that connection isn’t built on knowledge or fear, but on understanding and acceptance. And in the end, it’s shows that knowing how it all ends doesn’t make the journey less beautiful, it makes every moment mean more.

Arrival isn’t just about aliens, they’re simply the bridge to the film’s true meaning. It’s a story about time, language and the choices we make knowing everything ends. It reminds us that connection isn’t built on knowledge or fear, but on understanding and acceptance. And in the end, it’s shows that knowing how it all ends doesn’t make the journey less beautiful, it makes every moment mean more.

Best sci fi movie I have seen. The theme of language over science produces so much empathy and humanity

Best sci fi movie I have seen. The theme of language over science produces so much empathy and humanity