I haven't seen this particular film, and I thought I'd seen ALL things extraterrestrial-related.
I think we gravitate towards leaders like these because somewhere deep inside we know this is a violent and feral existence where stronger humans have a better chance of survival and reproduction. The psychopaths that lead are willing to do things that would make the average individual balk, and maybe this is why we more easily accept atrocities perpetuated by the government. In a way, to do otherwise would be to admit complicity and/or complacency... two things humans seem to hate to do.
I've been holding off on watching "The Arrival" until my partner is back from tour, and I do believe the wait is killing a little part of me.
How deep does your "alien" love go?
#imwiththealien
Hahaha thanks for the awesome hashtag!
Yeah just wait for your partner, the wait will be worth it.
And yeah, survival instincts can lead people towards crazy things.