Customer Ratings & Reviews

This movie is definitely for sci-fi lovers but it's not quite the same sci-fi/action as something like Transformers or something. It evokes a little deeper thought and people who like that will like this movie.

My wife asked me to buy this movie because she took the boys to the theatre and liked it. She wanted to see it a couple more times. I bought the bluray version but wish I bought the 4k version because I just bought a 4k player. I hope to watch it soon.

Arrival came as a surprise to me, and I loved it. Those expecting something like Independence Day will be disappointed. This is a smart thriller from beginning to end. Amy Adams is great!

It's hard to talk too much about the film without giving things away, but Amy Adams is so great in the movie that you don't need much else. However, the story is an incredible one, so I recommend it for that reason too. Just an all around great film.

This is not your typical alien flick. The storyline is compelling and the characters are moving. You need to keep your eyes on the screen to ensure you follow what's happening as it's not what your expecting.

This was a hard one to get my head around. Very good but not simple. Will be watching this again to catch the parts I did not understand. It will be worth my time I am sure. Super Great Actors in this film.

This movie is compelling in a very mindful way. I loved the concept of how the character figured out her methods to discover a way to communicate and ultimately discover her true gift. This story seems al.ost plausible which makes it easier to enjoy.

Very well made. A believable scenario. Great character presentation. A bit cerebral. Got a bit lost at the end. But it leads you into a thought process that only makes you want to see it again. And I will !

This movie was nominated for best picture. Note: this is NOT "The Arrival" starring Charlie Sheen. That movie is pretty cool. I mean the aliens in that... their knee caps bend backwards. Wow.

Extremely original plot. It is not just science fiction. The actor do a fantastic job. Very good effects. Hopefully, there will be a sequel. The development of new technology, etc is very interesting (language). It is a must to see this one.

This is one of the better alien movies. Most have the aliens attacking the world which should we ever have an encounter is a possibility. But I think we could have a "close encounter" where they are trying to communicate with us to help. Excellent.

The arrival of non-lethal, benevolent aliens (though they remained undocumented) with superb acting, writing and effects is one of the fresh points of the entertainment year. Too far out for some, but deserving of Oscar nods in several categories.

The acting is great.....the story line gets slow in the middle and the ending is not what everyone expects....leaves one guessing to an explanation of the space-time continuum with time travel speculation.

Can't recommend this highly enough! The real Best Picture winner in my book. Amy Adams gives a powerhouse performance in this cerebral sci-fi flick that's more than it initially seems. BUY, don't rent it.

A "thinking" sci-fi movie. One of the best movies I've seen in years. Great cast, direction, special effects & communicating with aliens. Great story & screenplay. Not an invasion/shoot 'em up movie but more of a close encounter of the third kind.

I was surprised by this movie. Unlike your normal action flick, this movie actually stimulates the thought process. How do you communicate with a totally alien species not intend on seeing your leader and what does the message mean? Great stuff.

I am an avid sci-fi fan. This was one of my favorites. It was extremely well written and showed the many difficulties that could be experienced in a first contact situation. It also showed the many shortcomings that mankind has yet to overcome.

I enjoyed this a lot. It approached the Scifi genre in a very atypical way. I wish it was a bit longer so the story and characters could be fleshed out more. But, all in all, it was done very well.

This is a very good production, extremely well photographed, acting, score and special and creative effects are all top notch. This is "thinking man's Sci-Fi" and will open up some great avenues of post-viewing discussion. Get this one!

This is not your typical "alien invasion" sci-fi movie. This movie is really intelligent, deep, and makes you think. Definitely watch the bonus features as they include more in-depth explanations of the themes of the movie. Highly recommend!