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The Arrival (1996)

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Reviews Counted:278

Fresh:180

Rotten:98

Average Rating:5.8/10

Runtime: 1 hr 55 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: Radio astronomer Zane Ziminski becomes intrigued by some strange wavelengths and noises he picks up over his transmitter. But when Zane alerts his boss to his findings, he's fired. So Zane conducts... [More]

Starring: Charlie Sheen, Teri Polo, Ron Silver, Lindsay Crouse

Director: David Twohy

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Jun 17, 1997

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12/13/09

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12/8/09

90%

Great movie, but I thought the Alien FX were lacking. More

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9/24/09

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9/24/09

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9/22/09

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8/21/09

80%

A totally underrated sci-fi thriller. A great premise, a taut story line and a perfect execution.... More

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8/20/09

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8/18/09

50%

Half silly, Half Life. More

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7/20/09

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7/14/09

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6/19/09

10%

Everything you want to know about bad acting is perfectly provided for you by Charlie Sheen in... More

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6/11/09

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6/3/09

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5/16/09

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5/14/09

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5/12/09

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5/11/09

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4/26/09

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3/20/09

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3/18/09

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