Arrival

I thought it was good. I didn't think it was as great as some are saying, but it was solid and I highly recommend it.

Reviews have been describing it as somewhat "cerebral." Is that true? I like sci-fi movies that are m like that than just an action movie set in space or whatever.

There's very very very little "action." Unless you consider writing on white boards action.

Yes it's more of a "cerebral" sci-fi. It never turns towards action in a big way. It's suspenseful and mysterious til the end. It's not boring but it does require an attention span and I'll probably never rewatch it.

Would my 11 year old fully get it? He's pretty damn smart (straight A's in school).

He's been wanting to see this movie but I'd rather not spend the entire time explaining the cerebral aspects to him.

He will get it. There might be some intellectual ideas he has no experience with (about how language works) but he should be able to understand the concept and y'all can talk about those concepts on the ride home.

I think they nailed every aspect of the movie except one. They forgot to entertain. The movie had beautiful shots, great acting, and just put together very well overall. The problem I had with it is that I just found myself bored, and I am not the kind of person that needs explosions to be entertained.

that was a good movie

Thanks both...

Solid 3/5