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“Some of the best films in more typically obtuse and loud genres are the ones that strive for something a little bit deeper. Look no further than the recent spate of films like Interstellar or Gravity, messy or imperfect as they may be, that have been immensely satisfying and immersive as personal stories wrapped up in science-fiction dressing. Joining them, and my personal favorite of the three, is Arrival, a fantastic story about alien life interacting with humanity that really boils down to a mother retelling her life story to her dying daughter. The film’s story expanse is global, but its soul and precision-like focus is on a deeply felt personal one. Amy Adams, one of our greatest working and most versatile actresses currently working, leads Arrival with an empathetic, confident” read more
“Notes:
*I've heard this is really good, but it's a slow burner.
*So I have been sort of skeptical to check it out, but I decided to go ahead and check it out.
*I mean the cast is pretty good.
*Denis Villeneuve also directed Prisoners and Sicario which were both pretty darn good.
*I have seen all of Eric Heisserer's movies so far with the Nightmare on Elm Street remake being the only disappointment.
*Anyways let's see if this is as good as I hear or if it's just not my taste.
Pros:
*The way they start the story really pulls you in.
*It's quite visually striking while at the same time being very simplistic.
*The sound mixing is pretty intriguing.
*I loved the idea of this having a l” read more
Movies watched in 2017
“Arrival, es hermosa, puedo decir sin tener miedo, que es una de las mejores peliculas del 2016, y una gran ejemplo de como hacer una historia compleja, pero digerible para los que no entiendan o se les hace difícil comprender la ciencia ficción en el cine. No les quiero decir nada sobre lo que va este film, ya que lo tienen que vivir, tal como lo fue con Gravity o Odisea espacial 2001.
Ah si, y aparece mi país natal...que luego dicen que terminan en disturbios xD” read more
2017: Films I've Watched in February (22 movies items)"First Watched in the Theater 2/2/2017 Dang it is always great when an other world alien flick is made and we try to reach out and understand them keeps you on your seat! Plus, the way they weave the narrative along is just fantastic and organic! "
Seen in 2017 (341 movies items)"Interesting take in the first contact movie category. Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner were good in it and the movie is beautiful to look at. "
30 Favorite Films of 2016 (30 movies items)"Another masterful film from Dennis Vilenouve who just seems to get better with each film. He's absolutely one of my favorite filmmakers working today. Sicario was as flawless as films get, and Arrival isn't too far behind. Amy Adams is without fault in her performance, speaking so much through facial expressions, and raw heartbreak. The nonlinear story structure makes for a fascinating puzzle box, the more pieces you put together, the more Arrival continues to impress and deepen on many levels. "
Films watched in 2017
The Cinephile's Film Journal: 2017
89th Academy Award Nominations (62 movies items)"Best Picture Best Director for Denis Vileneuve Best Adapted Screenplay Best Sound Editing Best Sound Mixing Best Production Design Best Cinematography Best Film Editing"
Watced in 2017
Watched in 2017
Films that made me 'think' ... (42 movies items)""If you could see your whole life from start to finish, would you change things?" "Despite knowing the journey and where it leads... I embrace it. And I welcome every moment of it." "But now I'm not so sure I believe in beginnings and endings. There are days that define your story beyond your life.." "
Watched in 2017
2017 Movie Diary
Watched in 2017
Look out world, its 2017 and I'm watching movies! (197 movies items)"01/31/17 Directed by: Denis Villeneuve Easily Villeneuve's best film to date. It still has pacing issues but nothing like his previous films did and its biggest crime is how much time it spends unnecessarily explaining itself at the end. Like, pretty much as soon as the reveal happens we get it. The reveal itself was great but they did too much with it, I guess<"