Denis Villeneuve's thought provoking invasion story.
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About the film
Linguist Louise Banks leads a team of investigators when gigantic spaceships touch down around the world. As nations teeter on the verge of global war, Banks and her crew must find a way to communicate with the extraterrestrial visitors.
★★★★★
This is riveting, dizzying stuff from Villeneuve. Empire
★★★★★
An intelligent, eloquent and stirring sci-fi that grips from start to finish. Total Film
BBFC Insight: infrequent strong language
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