Arrival Lands in Brighton
Catch the critically acclaimed sci-fi film Arrival at the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton. Director Denis Villeneuve's thought-provoking movie explores the complexities of communication with extraterrestrial life.
Dir: Denis Villeneuve
Cast: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mark O'Brien, Tzi Ma, Abigail Pniowsky, Julia Scarlett Dan
116 mins · 2016 · United States of America · Cert 12A · Mandarin, English, Russian
IMDb 7.9/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 81/100 · TMDB 7.6/10 · Trakt 80%
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 73 wins & 276 nominations total
The film Arrival, directed by Denis Villeneuve, tells the story of an expert linguist recruited by the military to communicate with aliens who have landed on Earth. With a talented cast, including Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker, this movie delves into the intricacies of language and human connection. Arrival is a 2016 American science fiction drama film, with a runtime of 116 minutes, and has been certified 12A.
The film has received widespread critical acclaim, with scores of 7.9/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81/100 on Metacritic, 7.6/10 on TMDB, and 80% on Trakt. It has also won numerous awards, including one Oscar, and has been nominated for 276 awards in total. Critics have praised the film's thought-provoking themes, emotional depth, and outstanding performances, with many considering it one of the best films of 2016.
Viewers have also responded positively to the film, appreciating its unique take on the sci-fi genre and its ability to balance intellectual curiosity with emotional resonance. Many have noted that Arrival is a "thinking person's sci-fi" film, requiring attention and engagement from the viewer. The film's score, composed by Jóhann Jóhannsson, has also been widely praised for its haunting and beautiful soundscapes.
The Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton will be screening Arrival on Wednesday, 9 December 2026. Tickets and details are available with the button beside this article. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this captivating and thought-provoking film on the big screen.
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What viewers say
stormsm · 10/10
If you're looking for an action and "turn brain off now" film, just don't watch it and spare us the 6-7 hearts review. I for one, am very tired from 500$m crap like Indi Day and Marvel's poop. So I was very excited to watch this one. This one is more like Spielberg's Encounters from the Third Kind. It's more about the characters in the film and the amazing journey they go through. It's mostly about the human behavior that will make you think.…
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jared · 3/10
Denis Villenueve. A solid lineup. A different take on first contact. I loved Sicario but went in expecting a cerebral epic sci-fi. That was a mistake. Good things: - Some really nice visual scenes - Interesting aliens [spoiler]Calligraphy aliens![/spoiler] - Clear theme of communication is omnipresent - A neat score that might be awesome in a different movie Bad things: - The acting - The lack of emotional reaction to ALIENS! [spoiler]The…
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MonteMakaveli · 8/10
Villeneuve follows up "Sicario" with a gem. A deep, twisty and emotional sci-fi piece. Aspects of time, how we view life experiences, communication and and if we would still choose paths even knowing the outcome are a few theme that are touched upon. Jóhannsson again composes a masterpiece score instilling the needed wonderment and fear first contact would dictate. And of course a great cast including Adams, Renner and Whitaker. Just awesome,…
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RogueScholar · 9/10
I don't believe I've ever been so captivated by such a deeply flawed movie as I am with Arrival. What others have written about it—with far more insight than I could—is all too true, namely that the acting is hollow at best and the plot is nothing so much as a severely frayed thread in danger of completely unraveling. It's an utter waste of one of the most creative iterations of extra-terrestrial contact in cinematic history. And yet, despite…
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blakblu · 2/10
Heavy on the fiction, weak on the science. This makes the human race look incredibly stupid. They are completely guessing at what the aliens are saying. They have no proof at all. Seems to me, beings would be able to decipher our simple symbols before we could make any progress with theirs, duh! They mastered space travel didn't they? Also, in order to communicate in a first contact situation would be to use symbols that we both have in common,…
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Michal · 6/10
So the free choice does not exist? I'm not buying it. Also, why the less advanced species are supposed to learn the more advanced language? This would be like expecting that people wait till dogs start to communicate in English.
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MrDirtyDan · 10/10
I'm such a sucker for atmospheric movies, but more than that, I love feeling things that would be impossible, together or otherwise—without art. If I haven't felt something by the end of a movie, two things have happened: either I've failed as a moviegoer, or the movie itself—the art— has failed. Arrival does not fail, it makes me feel. Imagine you are in a pool or the ocean. Now imagine going underwater, and there is that split second of…
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chazTV · 10/10
Subtle, imaginative, and well-told story that doesn't rely on big-budget effects or a body count. Original, unique concepts weaved together for an enjoyable movie. If you're looking for high-tech space battles, fast-paced action and death -- this isn't that kind of SciFi -- move along... ;-)
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