Sci fi film makers, make Contact your benchmark

Rating: 10/10 (9 November 2014)

I've only recently joined IMDb, for the simple reason that I feel compelled to review Contact as the most brilliant movie of this genre. After watching so many more recent movies (Interstellar) I would like to implore all future movie makers of this ilk that they must watch Contact and take notes. This is one of my most favourite of movies ever made. Purely for the fact that it has many levels. First and foremost, the science is completely tangible. Why would it not be, after all, it was written by Carl Sagan. Secondly, there were so many breathtaking scenes. My favourite line from Hadden "They still want an American to go. Wanna take a ride?" Wow. That blows me away every time I see it. With the focus on religion vs science. The film leaves nothing to question. It brings forth the ethics of our actions and approaches these powerful subject matters and tackles them head on. For such a far fetched movie, the viewer is still able to grasp the story because of its loyalty to reality. You're made to care for Eleanor Arraway and accompany her on her epic journey. Going from a seti research scientist who is struggling to get the funding for her research. To a woman who is forced to confront political and religious barriers in the quest for science. I've seen this film a dozen times and I cannot fault it. It is magical, believable and stretches the imagination. A beautiful masterpiece that will stand the test of time and will remain in my heart for many years to come.