“Arrival” is a fine science-fiction drama, more contemplative and imaginative than we usually see. But a Best Picture Oscar nominee? Please. (In this regard it shares a lot of company, up to and including the runaway favorite, “La La Land.”) Amy Adams plays Louise Banks, a scientist specializing in languages. When giant black ebony space ships suddenly appear out of the sky, silently taking up station at random points around the globe, she’s brought in to try to communicate with the invaders.
Arrival
Arrival
Arrival
“Arrival” is a fine science-fiction drama, more contemplative and imaginative than we usually see. But a Best Picture Oscar nominee? Please. (In this regard it shares a lot of company, up to and including the runaway favorite, “La La Land.”) Amy Adams plays Louise Banks, a scientist specializing in languages. When giant black ebony space ships suddenly appear out of the sky, silently taking up station at random points around the globe, she’s brought in to try to communicate with the invaders.