Review of Arrival

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 lot to do with languages.
*The way the movie plays out is different and unique.

Cons:
*I sort of spoiled the idea of part of the twist when I assumed that Jeremy Renner and Amy Adams characters were already married.

Verdict:
It reminded me a little bit of Interstellar meets Instructions Not Included.The whole thing was stunning to look at. It's simplistic and yet keeps you invested in the story. For those looking for an action movie this will not be your cup of tea. It really is worth checking out though for it's story alone. I was skeptical, but I am happy I gave this a try.