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ARRIVAL (2016) IS PHENOMENAL!! MOVIE REACTION!! First Time Watching! Denis Villeneuve | Amy Adams

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A SCI-FI MASTERPIECE?! Arrival Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects From The Director Of Dune Part 2!! Arrival Reaction, Recap, Commentary, & Spoiler Review w/ Aaron Alexander & Andrew Gordon from Cinepals! Aaron Alexander & Andrew Gordon dive into Denis Villeneuve’s critically acclaimed sci-fi masterpiece, Arrival! This 2016 film, based on Ted Chiang’s short story Story of Your Life, stars Amy Adams (Man of Steel, Enchanted) as linguist Dr. Louise Banks, Jeremy Renner (Avengers Hawkeye, The Hurt Locker) as physicist Ian Donnelly, and Forest Whitaker (Rogue One, The Last King of Scotland) as Colonel Weber. In Arrival, twelve mysterious alien ships land around the globe, and Louise must race against time to decode their language, uncover their intentions, and discover the truth about humanity’s place in the universe. Known for its emotional depth, stunning visuals, and thought-provoking story, Arrival is a sci-fi film that challenges the mind and touches the heart. Aaron & Andrew react to Arrival’s most powerful moments and iconic quotes, including: First Contact with the Heptapods (Louise and Ian enter the alien ship for the first time) Decoding the Alien Language (The circular logograms and the revelation about time) Louise’s Visions of the Future (The emotional connection to her daughter) The Global Crisis and Understanding the Heptapods’ Message (Louise unites humanity to prevent catastrophe) The Final Revelation (Louise’s choice to embrace her future despite its pain) Arrival is more than a sci-fi movie—it’s a deeply emotional exploration of love, loss, and communication. Join Aaron & Andrew as they unpack the profound themes, stunning direction, and Oscar-nominated performance by Amy Adams. Whether you’re discovering this modern classic for the first time or revisiting it, this reaction will bring new perspectives and insights! #ArrivalMovie #ArrivalReaction #FirstTimeWatching #MovieReaction #DenisVilleneuve #AmyAdams #SciFiMovies #ThoughtProvokingMovies #TimeTravelMovies #AlienMovies #JeremyRenner #ForestWhitaker #ArrivalQuotes #Heptapods #MovieReview #SciFiReaction #EmotionalMovies #sciencefiction #scifi #scifisunday Interstellar Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/Wt27XQdSvR0 Dune: Part Two Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/-ONE6-IfScc Superman Trailer Reaction: https://youtu.be/FTCu5SooiM4 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Reaction: https://youtu.be/Jg856KmvdlQ The Terminator Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/EfG4-rGPC7Y The Fly (1986) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/UlqEIRzS6dY Follow Andrew Gordon On Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en 0:00 Leave a LIKE! 0:55 Arrival Reaction 1:12:38 Arrival Review 1:38:14 Patron of the Day SHOUT OUT Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG PLAYLISTS: Trailer Reactions & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9ZsLdoAQFpx38s2hhyFgDe Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Movie Talk (News, Spoiler Reviews, & Film Rumors!!!): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw8fPQ-21NVSb2IOwIiHbVt8 Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

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@CharlesDunkley 2024-12-24

The way I see it, from Louise's perspective it isn't a choice about whether or not to give their future daughter however brief a life. To Louise, Hannah has already lived that life. To take away a life already lived is a much harder choice to make than to prevent that life from happening at all.

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@Braincleaner 2024-12-24

the movie literally TELLS you the twist in the opening few lines, yet we still never see it coming... what a screenplay, what a movie!

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@agentsculder2451 2024-12-24

Because Louise learned the aliens language, her daughter is always a living presence. She can experience her short life at any time. Ian doesn't speak the language so for him, her life was finite. This is such a beautiful film. I am forever salty Amy Adams wasn't nominated for an Oscar for this film. It's an incredible performance.

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@nicomeneses886 2024-12-24

"How did she know the wife's dying words?" It's the classic Bootstrap Paradox in timey-wimey media. General Shang actually tells her, it's what he was whispering to her in that scene. She knows because she is looking-at/remembering the future. General Shang tells her that because in the past, she tells that to General Shang.

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@Demigodess42 2024-12-24

I'm glad they went with naming her Hannah instead of Racecar.

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@billwoods9302 2024-12-24

It's interesting that you mentioned the cinematography. Arrival's cinematography was done by Bradford Young, who incidentally became the first African-American cinematographer to be nominated for an Academy Award for his work on this film. His other films include Selma and A Most Violent Year. p.s.; The Chinese General's wife's final words, translated, was 'In war there are no winners, only widows.'

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@Grimbear13 2024-12-24

The beautiful thing about knowing the end of your daughter is that you will never waste a single moment and know every moment is precious.

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@sirgnome 2024-12-27

"I forgot how good it felt to be held by you" fucks me up every time I hear it. Such an amazing movie.

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@naicitoahc 2024-12-24

I saw this in theaters, and the sounds the heptapods made shook your entire body. Chills, man.

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