Arrival
Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat.
Critics Sentiment
Louise realizes the weapon is language altering time perception
Heptapods offer weapon message causes international tensions
The film recovers from its lowest point during the weapon mistranslation conflict to reach its peak with the time perception revelation, a swing of 2.4 points.
Arrival maintains consistently high sentiment throughout most of its runtime, with particular praise for its intelligent approach to alien communication and time concepts. The film dips slightly during conventional thriller elements but soars in its final act with the time revelation and emotional conclusion. Critics consistently praised it as thoughtful, well-crafted science fiction that prioritizes ideas over spectacle.
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Amy Adams
Louise Banks
Jeremy Renner
Ian Donnelly
Forest Whitaker
Colonel Weber
Michael Stuhlbarg
Agent Halpern
Mark O'Brien
Captain Marks
Tzi Ma
General Shang
Abigail Pniowsky
8-Year-Old Hannah
Julia Scarlett Dan
12-Year-Old Hannah
Jadyn Malone
6-Year-Old Hannah
Frank Schorpion
Dr. Kettler
Lucas Chartier-Dessert
Private Lasky
Christian Jadah
Private Combs
Lucy Van Oldenbarneveld
CNAC Anchor
Andrew Shaver
Environmental Tech
Pat Kiely
Environmental Tech
Sonia Vigneault
Dr. J. Bydwell
Mark Camacho
Richard Riley
Sabrina Reeves
Press Secretary
Julian Casey
Australian Scientist
Tony Robinow
British Scientist
Crew
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