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Old 12-02-2016, 04:44 AM   #18197 (permalink)
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Yeah it's not often that a twist legitimately makes me go, "Oh ****!", but when she went into the ship for the last time I was knocked outta my seat. Even after the movie was over I was talking to my friend just trying to figure out just how the time **** worked.

I still didn't get how she was supposed to know the Chinese dude's wife's last words, but then I realized that they might be hinting that while she's becoming one with her past and future selves that she might also be merging with everyone and time itself.

Head go kablooie.
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I think the general knew he had to tell her that because he was smart enough to figure out it initially came from him, in the future. It's been 18 months, there is peace and prosperity and she published a book about this language - I assume this time perception shift is widely known by then, if not widely understood. I took it as a nod towards the general, who started out as a cliche bad guy and ended up a humbled, sensible man.

What bugs me still is .. well, is there free will ? if time is non linear and past and future events can be observed, is there any choice ? Could Louise have chosen not to have a child ? Did she really choose or did she just surrender to the inevitable ? Heptapods knew what was going to happen in 3000 years .. not once did they hint this might happen, it will happen. Is there free will ?

I realize many of you might not like these spoilers but for your own good, if you haven't seen Arrival, don't look.
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