'Arrival' - the best science fiction film about aliens.
The work reveals an encounter between humans and extraterrestrial beings, delivering a profound message and depicting humanity's reaction to upheaval.
Arrival(The mysterious landing) wasadapted from a short storyStory of your lifeby Ted Chiang. The film stars Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker.The film garnered attention when it won the "Best Adapted Screenplay" and "Best Fiction Film" awards at the 2016 Critic's Choice Awards on December 11, 2016.
The film revolves around Louise Banks (Amy Adams), a linguist hired by the US military to translate messages from a group of aliens who have recently arrived on Earth.
Along with physicist Ian Donnelly (Jeremy Renner), Banks deciphers their message: "Hand over your weapons." Faced with this threat, many nations prepare to launch an all-out war that could change the entire planet. The key to the world's fate now rests on Banks and Donnelly's discoveries.
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The film features a star-studded cast including Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker. |
Arrival was directed by 49-year-old filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, director of Prisoners and Sicario. When it premiered in North America in late 2016, Arrival wasRotten TomatoesIt received a 94% rating, or 8.3, on the film review website IMDb.
Christopher Orr of The Atlantic called the film "the best movie of the year with its epic scope and compelling storytelling." Dave Calhoun of Time Out praised the film for its clever ideas and outstanding visuals.
The Guardian magazine rated Arrival as one of the outstanding films of 2016 after its release in the US last November.
In addition, Amy Adams' performance was praised by critics, and the actress received a Golden Globe nomination for "Best Actress." Variety magazine lauded her for having "a knack for transforming the ordinary around her into something extraordinary and making every moment a new discovery."
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Amy Adams achieved success with her role as a linguist. The fate of the world rested in the hands of the character she portrayed. |
Director Denis Villeneuve had always dreamed of making a science fiction film but couldn't find a suitable script. Meanwhile, screenwriter Eric Heisserer had been pitching Ted Chiang's short story to various studios for years without success. He was almost giving up hope when he was introduced to Villeneuve, who immediately recognized the story's potential.
This serendipitous encounter has spawned a groundbreaking science fiction masterpiece this year. When author Ted Chiang learned that producers wanted to adapt his short story, he believed the film would be exceptional. While also a science fiction work, Arrival offers a unique and intriguing approach.
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Aliens are threatening 12 countries around the world with their strangely shaped spaceship. |
Without mentioning an alien invasion or humans using weapons to fight back at any time should an invasion of Earth occur, ArrivalbringIt conveys a profound message, depicting human reactions to upheaval.
The spirit of negotiation and dialogue when dealing with an issue is the first and most essential step. Before knowing what the other party wants, one should not resort to violence and armed force to control them.
The film combines philosophical undertones reminiscent of 1980s science fiction with a dramatic intensity, promising to captivate viewers with numerous unexpected plot twists.
To create the aliens, director Villeneuve hired the leading visual effects company Hybride – the firm that had worked on many blockbuster films such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Jurassic World, The Hunger Games, and Avatar. He gave them creative freedom rather than restricting them to pre-existing ideas.
Arrival(The mysterious landing)It premiered in Vietnam on January 6th.
Trailer: Arrival
According to VNE
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