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Arrival (2016)

7.9 PG-13

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Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery

Release Date: November. 11,2016

Duration: 116min

Country: US

Original Language: en

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Plot: Unidentified flying devices in the shape of twelve shells abruptly materialized in the sky above Earth. The aliens communicated with humanity through these shells, but humans were unable to decipher them. Louise (a linguist) and Ian (a physicist) were discovered by the US military. At this point, Louise finally realizes the aliens' true intentions, and with the help of the unique "weapons" they have given her, she is able to use one force to change the course of history. After multiple contacts, Louise was unable to ascertain the aliens' true purpose for visiting Earth, leading China, Russia, and the other four countries to decide to launch an attack.

Cast: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mark O'Brien

Keywords: alien, scientist, female protagonist, military, based on short story, spacecraft, loss, time, heartbreak, language

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The Notebook (2004)

7.8 PG-13

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Genre: Drama, Romance

Release Date: 2004-06-25

Duration: 123min

Country: US

Plot: Allie, a rich girl, met Noah in a small summer town and fell in love with him. However, Allie's parents disagreed, thinking Noah's family was poor, so they separated them and took Allie away. Noah promised to write her letters, but they were all hidden by Allie's parents. A few years later, Allie, who had not received a single letter, gave up waiting and decided to marry a young soldier. However, Allie's love for Noah still exists, so on the eve of her wedding, she comes to the white cottage that Noah promised to build for her. She understood the truth of everything. It turned out that they still had feelings for each other. How should Allie choose?

Cast: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, Gena Rowlands, James Garner, Joan Allen