Annular Eclipse vs Arrival
Arrival has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 4.8/10 for Annular Eclipse). Annular Eclipse is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 1h 56m. Arrival is the older of the two (2016 against 2021). Both are mystery, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Annular Eclipse
Arrival| Annular Eclipse | Arrival | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 4.8/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 2021 | 2016 |
| Length | 1h 38m | 1h 56m |
| Genres | Mystery, Science Fiction | Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Zhang Chi | Denis Villeneuve |
| Main cast | Wang Ziyi, Liu Lu, Liu Kejun, Ye Ting | Jeremy Renner, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker, Frank Schorpion |
Synopsis
Annular Eclipse
The killers Ge and Song execute daily killing missions for their "Father" organization, and at the same time, Ge is often awakened by fragments of memories in his head during sleep. During a chase, a déjà vu scene causes Ge Jun's brain to fluctuate, and he realizes that these memory fragments have a significant connection to his past. Ge begins to trace his identity, but Song is also involved accidentally. The two of them realize the true…
Arrival
Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat.
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