About
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.
Trailer
Cast
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
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
Reviews
Smashing UK Productions
Prior to approaching this film, a word of warning that it is what many like to call a "thinking person's sci-fi". If you're going to watch this, I beg that you dedicate your utmost attention to it, as it is truly one rewarding experiences, one of the smartest, most well-constructed science fiction marvels of recent years. 'Arrival' is Villeneuve's magnum opus. Firstly, to put your mind at ease, I won't be analysing the plot, thus avoiding the use of spoilers. This decade, Villeneuve has crafted some fantastic works of art in the form of 'Prisoners', 'Sicario' and now this science fiction gem, and here's hoping his career further develops with more movie masterpieces coming our way. In a world where mysteries remain and the possibility of extraterrestrial life still stands unanswered, 'Arrival' approaches this with it's cliche-free take on the genre. The relatively unknown Bradford Young provides the film with some of the most stunning cinematography ever conceived, taking advantage of the twilight hour to give the film its somewhat unique look, supported magnificently by Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson whose score is both haunting and beautiful. If you're someone looking for a science-fiction tale that keeps you guessing and thinking throughout, with fantastic performances, cinematography, music and near-flawless direction, then 'Arrival' is the film for you. The masterpiece of 2016!
Read full reviewGimly
Denis Villenueve offers a great film, but one that is exactly what the trailer put forth, this is not a Sci-Fi War film waiting to happen, or a modern-day horror. It's a character-driven piece about politics, life, humanity and communication. _Final rating:★★★½ - I strongly recommend you make the time._
Read full reviewReno
**It was a perfect contact, but troubled at the communication.** The film was decent. Nowadays there are lots of altered versions coming that you won't easily say those are the remakes or reboots or spin- offs or whatever they call them in these days. Like 'Premotheus' to 'Alien', this film can remind you a few titles from the past, but 'Contact' is what the majority of us believes it got inspired. The eight Oscars nominees for the film is insane. I know some people liked it, and the film was good, that does not mean it is an Oscar product. I'm okay with the technical side recognition as it deserved that. So visually it was very good, but not a special effects extravaganza. Just a simple sci-fi drama, with a few thrills, particularly towards the end. When the unexpected visitors from the outer-space land their ships in the twelve different locations on the earth, the humans patiently try to communicate with them to learn their intentions. This story focused on the American soil, where experts are brought in to decode the alien language. How the rest of tale develops was told in the remaining parts. To me it smells like a trilogy. If not, it should be. I enjoyed it, mainly because of being a drama. Sci-fi is always associated with action, adventure and thriller, but this drama was something fresh as per todays computer graphics dominated cinema world. This is particularly for the family and older people like the grownups. Like I said the youngsters love action and violence. So it is a one time viewable film and you will get everything in that attempt itself. _7/10_
Read full reviewClips(7)
The First Five Minutes
Dr. Banks Decodes Heptapod Language - Full Scene
First Contact with Aliens - Full Scene
"Human" Clip
"They Need to See Me" Clip
"Recording" Clip
"Kangaroo" Clip
The First Five Minutes
Dr. Banks Decodes Heptapod Language - Full Scene
First Contact with Aliens - Full Scene
"Human" Clip
"They Need to See Me" Clip
"Recording" Clip
"Kangaroo" Clip
Featurettes(11)
Denis Villeneuve on ARRIVAL | TIFF 2021
Denis Villeneuve on the sets for his film ARRIVAL
Emma Roberts announces ARRIVAL for AFI Movie Club
Arrival (2016)- "Amy Adams" Featurette- Paramount Pictures
Arrival (2016) - "Eric Heisserer" featurette- Paramount Pictures
Arrival (2016) - "Bradford Young" - Paramount Pictures
"The Story of Arrival" Featurette
Arrival (2016) - "Jeremy Renner as Ian" - Paramount Pictures
Arrival (2016) - "Denis Villenueve" - Paramount Pictures
Arrival premiere: Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner make contact for sci-fi drama
ARRIVAL Press Conference | TIFF 2016
Denis Villeneuve on ARRIVAL | TIFF 2021
Denis Villeneuve on the sets for his film ARRIVAL
Emma Roberts announces ARRIVAL for AFI Movie Club
Arrival (2016)- "Amy Adams" Featurette- Paramount Pictures
Arrival (2016) - "Eric Heisserer" featurette- Paramount Pictures
Arrival (2016) - "Bradford Young" - Paramount Pictures
"The Story of Arrival" Featurette
Arrival (2016) - "Jeremy Renner as Ian" - Paramount Pictures
Arrival (2016) - "Denis Villenueve" - Paramount Pictures
Arrival premiere: Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner make contact for sci-fi drama
ARRIVAL Press Conference | TIFF 2016