With its intriguing premise and handsome production values, “Arrival” continues an encouraging trend in science-fiction filmmaking, embodied by the likes of “Gravity” and “The Martian”: films that imbue the genre’s inherent flights of fancy with sophistication and meaningful subtext. In this adaptation of a short story by Ted Chiang, director Denis Villeneuve (“Prisoners,” “Sicario”) announces from the outset what kind of journey he intends to take us on.
Sleek, Sophisticated And Thoughtful “arrival” Joins A Mini Golden Age Of Sci-fi Films
Ann Hornaday, Denver Post: Movies
Fri, 11/11/2016 - 12:08am
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