10 Most Complex Female Characters in Films (4 of 4)

10. Dr. Louise Banks Arrival

Amy Adams plays the character Dr. Louise Banks, a linguist who is called on to decode strange alien communication. What is thrilling and relatable about her character is her battle of understanding loss and life over time. Louise goes on an emotional journey that is wrapped in intellectual strength. She is soft-spoken yet profound and brave, while the film shows her ability to grieve a future that she still chooses.