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A CHILLING sci-fi drama about the appearance of 12 alien spaceships in various parts of the world. Is this an invasion fleet from Outer Space? What do they want? A psychological cliffhanger designed to set the nerves jangling.

The Chinese and the Russians get stroppy and indulge in sabre-rattling. The Americans, definitely not Donald Trump, adopt a conciliatory approach. To discover the aliens’ intentions, the American military recruits Dr Louise Banks, a linguistics expert played by Amy Adams. Working alongside theoretical physicist Ian Donnelly, alias Jeremy Renner, Louise tries to decipher the aliens’ language.

The movie alternates between speculation about life in the universe and dramatic gimmicks of ticking bombs and social breakdown. Critics say it’s worth putting up with the melodrama to get to the intelligent stuff.

This movie won an Oscar in 2016 for Sound Editing. Directed by French-Canadian Denis Villeneuve, based on a short story by Ted Chiang.

Radio Times called it: “An impressively crafted film that makes you feel as though you are right there with the characters. If you like cerebral sci-fi movies that are driven by ideas, you’re in for a treat. “

(All films TRNC local time)

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Cowboys & Aliens. Mulholland Falls.

1996 thriller. Detectives investigate the murder of a woman linked to an atomic test site. With Nick Nolte. 5.45pm beIN Movies Stars

Ripley’s Game.

2002 thriller. In Italy, John Malkovich invites his neighbour to be a paid assassin. With Dougray Scott. 7.45pm beIN Movies Stars

Going In Style.

2016 comedy. Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Alan Alda decide to rob a bank. 8pm beIN Movies Premier

1994 comedy. Driver Jim Carey and pal Jeff Daniels try to return a briefcase full of ransom money. 8.15pm beIN Movies Comedy

Dumb & Dumber.