Arrival (1996)
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An absolutely stellar film.
The whole premise about aliens infiltrating Earth to sabotage humanity via global warming feels even more relevant today than when it first hit theaters.
Charlie Sheen delivers a masterful performance as the eccentric Dr. Replacement—he really nails that energy—and Ron Silver is equally impressive as the primary antagonist.
Kill me now, but I honestly have a sneaking suspicion that this character might have actually influenced the creation of Gordon Freeman from Half-Life.
It never quite got the massive hype it deserved, mostly because it got completely overshadowed by the blockbuster Independence Day, which was released around the same time.
There is also an equally solid sequel from 1998 called Second Arrival, which remains somewhat of an underrated gem itself.
The whole premise about aliens infiltrating Earth to sabotage humanity via global warming feels even more relevant today than when it first hit theaters.
Charlie Sheen delivers a masterful performance as the eccentric Dr. Replacement—he really nails that energy—and Ron Silver is equally impressive as the primary antagonist.
Kill me now, but I honestly have a sneaking suspicion that this character might have actually influenced the creation of Gordon Freeman from Half-Life.
It never quite got the massive hype it deserved, mostly because it got completely overshadowed by the blockbuster Independence Day, which was released around the same time.
There is also an equally solid sequel from 1998 called Second Arrival, which remains somewhat of an underrated gem itself.