Arrival

Over the years that we have been showing films at the EMC, we have let our Sci-Fi members down somewhat. And I confess - I am not into Sci Fi. Too many space ships and odd looking aliens I thought

Well, sic-fi can be immensely satisfying and thought provoking. Now we start to make up for avoiding such films! Alien space ships land around the globe and an expert linguist is hired to work out whether the aliens have come in peace or not.

The film was nominated for best picture, best performance by the lead actress and best original score for a film (I don't remember showing a film nominated for this award)

The Telegraph (UK) reviewer wrote: "introspective, philosophical and existentially inclined—yet [it] unfolds in an unwavering tenor of chest-tightening excitement. And there is a mid-film revelation—less a sudden twist than sleek unwinding of everything you think you know—that feels, when it hits you, like your seat is tipping back.

Definitely worth the look!