Arrival vs Pulse
Arrival has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 5.1/10 for Pulse). Pulse is the shorter watch at 1h 28m compared with 1h 56m. Pulse is the older of the two (2006 against 2016). Both are drama, mystery, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Arrival
Pulse| Arrival | Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 5.1/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 56m | 1h 28m |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction | Drama, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Denis Villeneuve | Jim Sonzero |
| Main cast | Jeremy Renner, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker, Frank Schorpion | Ron Rifkin, Jonathan Tucker, Rick Gonzalez, Ian Somerhalder, Christina Milian |
Synopsis
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.
Pulse
When the dead discover a means to contact the living through electronic devices, cellphones and computers become open gateways to monstrosities and destruction.