Review of Arrival (2016) by Ignacio R — 03 Oct 2018

Probably one of the top 5 Hard Science & Fiction movies of all times. Not a Pop Culture movie.

This review of Arrival (2016) was written by Ignacio R on 03 Oct 2018.

Arrival has generally received very positive reviews.

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