Arrival (2016) : “Unravel the mystery of language and time.”

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker

Music: Jóhann Jóhannsson

Cinematographer: Bradford Young

Editor: Joe Walker

Producers: Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, Aaron Ryder, David Linde

Release Date: November 11, 2016

Genre: Science Fiction, Drama

Runtime: 116 minutes

OTT: Prime Video

Plot:

When mysterious extraterrestrial spacecraft land at various locations around the globe, Dr. Louise Banks, an expert linguist, is recruited by the military to communicate with the alien visitors. As she delves deeper into understanding their language, she discovers that it might hold the key to averting a global catastrophe and altering the course of humanity’s future.

Performances:

Amy Adams:

As Louise, Amy Adams delivers a very good performance. Her portrayal is natural and realistic, effectively carrying her role throughout the movie.

Jeremy Renner:

Jeremy Renner, as Ian, is very good. He perfectly blends into his role, adding depth to his character.

Supporting Cast:

The supporting actors also do very well, justifying their roles with commendable performances.

Technical Aspects:

Direction:

Denis Villeneuve’s direction is at its peak. Despite being a one-line concept, he transforms it into grand visual splendor with perfect presentation. The one-liner story is intriguing, and the screenplay is nicely done.

Music:

Jóhann Jóhannsson’s music is very perfect, with professional sound mixing and a compelling background score that enhances the overall experience.

Cinematography:

The cinematography by Bradford Young is masterly and mind-blowing. It enhances the viewing experience significantly.

Visuals:

The visuals are grand, reflecting the high production values. The investment in production shows on the screen, adding to the movie’s allure.

Editing:

Editor Joe Walker places filters per scene, effectively using color grading to enhance the situational feel.

Strengths:

• Cinematography

• Visuals

• Direction

• Editing

• Music

Weakness :

• Slow pace

My Personal Take on Cinema:

‘Arrival’ is technically impressive with great direction, cinematography, and gigantic visuals that captivate the viewer. Jóhann Jóhannsson’s music is another highlight, adding a deeply immersive and emotional layer to the film. Despite a simple story, the director successfully blends it with a well-crafted screenplay and grand visual spectacle, making it a very good watch, especially for sci-fi enthusiasts. Arrival is a good film that deserves attention.

Rating: 3/5