Culture news Denis Villeneuve's first sci-fi film is available on Amazon: 7 years before Dune 2, it made everyone agree
Published on 03/08/2024 at 6:45 p.m.
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If you enjoyed Dune and its sequel, or you simply like Denis Villeneuve's style, you may love this film! A sci-fi work by the Canadian director is now available to all Prime Video subscribers, and the reviews speak for themselves.
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Lately it's hard to have a conversation without hearing about Denis Villeneuveof Timothée Chalamet or Dune, and the trend is unlikely to change anytime soon given the avalanche of positive opinions on the Canadian director's latest film. In theaters since February 28, 2024 in France, Dune 2 is almost as well rated by critics as by the public, with an initial score of 95% on Rotten Tomatoeswhich today amounts to 93% with no less than 366 avis for criticism, and 95% for more 2500 avis for the public.
Impressive results for what is undoubtedly the most anticipated film of the start of the year, which are reminiscent of another work of science fiction produced by Denis Villeneuve. It was a little over seven years ago, in December 2016that Premier Contact (Arrival in original version) was taking its first steps at the cinema in France, and according to the opinions of Rotten Tomatoes, this sci-fi feature film was definitely worth the effort. Even today, the critical score of Premier Contact stands at 94% with 443 avisagainst 82% for the public score which includes more than 50 000 avis nowadays. But what makes this film so special?
What is your purpose on Earth?
Unlike the futuristic universe of Dune, the context of First Contact is more contemporary, and the story focuses on Louise Banksa translation expert performed by Amy Adams (Man of Steel, Sharp Objects). Tenue au secret défense, Louise Banks is invited by the American army to the site of the landing of an alien ship to try to communicate with the life forms it contains. Indeed, “shells” containing species of cephalopods posed to 12 places around the worldand the different nations are trying by all means to establish a first contact with the extraterrestrials.
Since heptapods are not able to communicate verbally, Louise struggles to find a way to understand them, and eventually discovers that they can be expressed through written language. As leaders of other nations jump to conclusions about why the aliens are arriving, Louise forms bonds with the heptapods, and his personal life will be deeply impacted by what they show him. The treatment of aliens in First Contact raises real questions, particularly in relation to our own role on this earthbut also about the ties that unite us and the way we interact with those around us.
If this film tempts you, know that it is available as part of the subscription Prime Video since 1 March 2024 !
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