I love this movie!

Rating: Null/10 (18 May 2000)

Carl Sagan had a cool idea and wrote a book about it. I admit it's much different on film, but this movie is beautiful. I saw this movie before reading the book, and loved it the first time. Jodie Foster's character is strong yet oh-so-vulnerable. I can relate to her on every level: her devotion to her father, her fear of commitment, and her passion for knowledge of the unknown. And what she finds in space is debatable, but it's beautiful. The cinematography and digital effects are breathtaking. And if you've got an eye for detail, check out the similarities between Jena Malone and Jodie, as they share little quirks between timelines. The adventure in space and it's impact on the characters is a little more satisfying in the book, but Carl Sagan can't write the story itself as well as the movie can *show* it to you.