The Arrival

Charlie Sheen stars as a scientist who discovers that there really is "life out there." The only problem is that it's not out there—it's here, and they're covering up his discovery in hopes of remaining incognito. This movie plays like a cheap sci-fi movie of the 30's. The only difference is that there are better special effects in the 90's. It wasn't a bad film, but I find that it WAS worth waiting 13 years to see it. I have seen some thrillers before and I didn't find myself holding my breath, sitting on the edge of my seat, or anything like that. I'm a fan of Charlie Sheen and I think Teri Polo is cute, but that's about as far as this movie goes. 3 out of 10 stars (and that's a gift).

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Good 1996 movie but the global warming politics diminished the story. According alarmist of 1996 we should be burned up by now. Otherwise an interesting movie and worth the watch. Good special effects!

I had this on my list of movies that intrigued me for some time. I had forgotten why I wanted to see it. I begrudgingly decided to watch it anyway after all this time. It seemed to be a cheap, paranoia movie. I expected to be left wanting to see anything other than shadows and cliffhangers. I was very much surprised. This turned out to be a very good sci-fi movie. I recommend seeing this. It was worth the wait.

Made 24 years ago, watched this on the horror channel a couple of nights ago was pleasantly surprised how good it was. Enjoyed the special effects, Charlie sheen was superb in the lead role. I found the storyline intriguing and didn't want the film to finish.

An astronomer discovers a radio signal that may well be extra- terrestrial. When he discloses the discovery to his superiors he is discredited and the evidence destroyed, which leads him to start an investigation on his own, using neighbors' satellite dishes, a trip to Mexico where he discovers an operating ET base and back to the US to a SETI' laboratory from where he divulges to the world the plan of the aliens. What saves this movie from a total fiasco is some good humor and the first half that raises some interesting questions; now the second half passes from thriller to action that does not convince, as well as the acting that really goes downhill.

Having got a strange signal come from the space, a radio astronomer brings to light an extraterrestrial plot aiming at eliminating the human race. When the unconsciousness of the men serves the intentions of opportunist Aliens. Such is the argument of this series B of science fiction vaguely Green, who does not trouble himself either about scientific authenticity or about narrative coherence. Amusing, without more.

A perfectly good film with a solid plot, I think it is easily left open enough that a sequel would have been nice especially considering I think one set a but more up to date would work tremendously.

Why this film was not a box office bonanza is beyond me. This is the best science fiction thriller since 'Aliens.' Completely original, and a nice performance by otherwise so-so Charlie Sheen. The saying 'they just don't make them like they used to' doesn't apply to this terrific movie. Followed by a made-to-video sequel that is JUNK.