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Oct 13, 2021Liked by Sean Wagner-McGough

God. This was wonderful.

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hey, thank you!

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Feb 7, 2022Liked by Sean Wagner-McGough

Incredible job Sean! Arrival really is a story of grief and pain. I’ll never forget how sad I felt for Abbott. Ultimately choosing to come help Earth yet knowing you’d meet your fate in doing so. Powerful stuff.

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Mar 4, 2020Liked by Sean Wagner-McGough

As the parent of a child with an illness, this movie is very special to me. Not only because of the parallels I see in my personal experiences but because of the way it touched my son when we saw it in the theater. As my son has grown older his indifference towards movies has advanced to a maddening point (especially since I love all things movie-related). Yet this movie is one of the exceptions. It was one that grabbed his attention in its advertising, held his attention throughout the movie-going experience, and encouraged engaged discussion after the fact. For that alone, I will always hold this film in high regard.

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Jul 4Liked by Sean Wagner-McGough

I just recently watched this movie and can't stop thinking about it. You did an incredible job making me widen my thoughts even more

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May 27Liked by Sean Wagner-McGough

Just watched the movie for the first time. This is such a beautifully written review. Thank you for giving it such thought and sharing it with the world.

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Feb 6, 2022Liked by Sean Wagner-McGough

Holy smokes, felt like I was reading my own writing. Hit every nail right on the head. Unbelievable and well done. I also appreciate the Rogue One shoutout. It and Arrival are maybe my two favorite movies as well

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thanks man! Us Rogue One truthers gotta stick together.

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