a phenomenal film. loved how this didn’t play too heavily into the horror aspects that it could’ve ran with, and more or less focused on the psychological terror of the whole situation. great cinematography and practical (?) effects. very fun, very freaky.

this floored me. easily one of the most magnificent and touching pieces of cinema in the past few years. wow.

me, before Arrival: i love sci-fi!! this will be such a fun time!
me, after Arrival, with tears in my eyes: oh ok

theater usher: so did you like the movie

me, my voice cracking and crumpled tissues falling out of my pockets: ʸᵉᵃʰ ᶦᵗ ʷᵃˢ ᵒᵏ

theater usher: excuse me?

me, sobbing and melting into the ground as my spirit leaves my physical body: oh my god i'm so sorry

THE film of a lifetime. so silently impactful and grand. it's all about time.