![]() ![]() As she learns more she discovers that they don't think like we think, or communicate like we communicate. Banks is tasked with discovering their language and how to communicate with them to understand why they're here. Arrival to its core is about the power of language, and how much language shapes who we are, what we think, how we see the world around us, etc. ![]() Little did I know upon my first viewing that this was the true theme of the whole movie. Louise Banks said within the first 30 seconds of the film. "I used to think this was the beginning of your story. The subtle meaning of this is difficult to explore without massive use of exposition, but somehow this is achieved with none and the message is shining bright. The presentation of the complex linguistic challenges, their initial meaning and far-reaching consequences is superb. The visuals are stunning with an original take on visiting spaceships and aliens avoiding lazy humanoid with antennae in flying saucers tropes. The effects the aliens use to write are superb, though understated, like a sort of coalescing squid ink. The language is the key and changes the way Louise, and perhaps the world, will view things forever and this impact is beautifully demonstrated through the original use of non-linear scenes. ![]() Adams is fabulous as the protagonist demonstrating bewilderment, perseverance and awe in coming to terms with the aliens' strange language and the impact it has on her. It is not Independence Day style all-guns-blazing and action, but rather a thoughtful character driven movie. An intriguing, challenging and original story focussing on Louise Banks (Amy Adams) a preeminent linguistics professor who must lead humanity in communicating with visiting aliens. ![]()
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