Review of Arrival (2016) by Brandon I — 29 Dec 2018

Visually stunning, emotive and well balanced. A wonderful film.

This review of Arrival (2016) was written by Brandon I on 29 Dec 2018.

Arrival has generally received very positive reviews.

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