Arrival (Drama - 2016)

This is not an alien invasion movie. Well, it is, but not at all the way you expect. You go into Arrival expecting it to be about one thing and a twist at the film’s third act turns it on its head. But it’s for the best. The twist is what makes the movie more memorable. It adds an extra layer of depth to an already great film. Not only that, but the populist themes of nationalism and trade are surprisingly prescient for a movie that was written and filmed well before the 2016 election. This was the Independence Day sequel we deserved.

Recommended by Monica Shine
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