Customer Ratings & Reviews

This wasn't a bad movie, and it had some interesting concepts to it, but it just wasn't as good as I was expecting it to be from the previews.

I was expecting a great sci fy movie, like aliens or Prometheus. Arrival had cool special effects, but a slow plot and little if any action.

I could go either way on this one. Good: interesting take on aliens and first contact. Descent cast. Bad: confusing and a little boring.

I saw this at the theater and came away somewhat disappointed. Now granted, I had a lot of things going through my mind while watching and decided to give it another chance when the dvd was released. The overall premise was good and in the beginning your expectations are high for something meaningful. But half way through you are struggling with giving up, or wagering if you should continue in hopes it will improve. It does not.

Just seemed like it was missing something.The story line is a little jumpy some people don't like that.Probably not a watch twice movie

Pretty good science fiction movie, my only complaint is that the movie was a little confusing and you are left wondering what happened.

It was different than I expected, but a little hard to figure out what was going on...kinda dicey. But it was still enjoyable.

This movie is not at all what I thought it would be. I understand that the basis was to present a message but could have been betteer.

Wasn't to impressed with this movie. It was a little slow and if you are not paying complete attention it is a little hard to follow.

I watched this movie, it is not a alien invasion movie as much as a thought provoking look into the past and future at the same time.

Spoiler alert! Why were the aliens here and why now? If they can jump through time, then they already know who to talk to and how to get their point across. Then they disappear?? What problem did they need help with? Why would the main character decide to have a baby with the male lead without telling him what would happen. Why wouldn't the male lead know what was going to happen in the future too? I was very frustrated.

I've watched this movie a few times. The theme is hard to follow.

This movie was just okay in my book, but my partner loved it. It was well done, but probably just not my cup of science fiction tea.

A little disappointed didn't quite deliver it's missing something. Didn't keep me interested I found myself hoping for the end.

I expected more action. You have to really pay attention and think which is good, but you have to rewatch to appreciate it.

Thought it was a good movie but maybe difficult for most people to follow

people seem to really love this movie and I feel like a outcast because I started knodding off .. boring!@

I saw the older version years ago. I thought this one was going to be similar. I just couldn't stay focused during it.

If you have ever seen contact the movie it's kinda like that but the aliens actually are seen and kinda a let down at the end.

This was a good movie but not worth buying it! It was a spur of the moment purchase, I shouldve just rented this movie!