![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The aliens communicate in a circular language and the film itself is also circular. I loved how the film mirrors content and form. The film hints that similar attempts are being made by scientists in other countries. To do so, Banks must, of course, find a way to communicate with the aliens, and that means that she must learn their language, if they have one, and teach them to understand hers. Louise Banks, played by Amy Adams, is a linguist who is called upon by the US military to ask the aliens why they’re here. After a brief and moving intro, the meaning of which will become apparent at the end of the film, all of a sudden and out of nowhere a group of 12 alien spaceships appear around the world. But in so far as Hollywood movies go it doesn't get much better than this.Īrrival is based on a short story by Ted Chiang “Story of Your Life”, included in the awesome Stories of Your Life and Others. I must say that I did wonder how much better it could have been if Denis Villeneuve had not been forced to adhere to some Hollywood conventions. It is an amazing, moving and intelligent movie. Yes, I know, a little late, but as I like to say, you can’t read or watch everything at once. I finally came around to watching Arrival. ![]()
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