Thought provoking

Rating: 10/10 (4 November 2006)

A movie to make the viewer think about why we are here. Contact allows the responder to decide the truth of man's origin - were we placed here? Even though some of the storyline is a little predictable, the strength of the acting, particularly that of Jodie Foster, adds to the climax of the film. Contact has a myriad of recognizable support actors that lead to the film being believable. The role of John Hurt in particular gave evidence of how we can often be manipulated without even knowing it. I was left feeling that Ellie Arroway is there in all of us - that side that of our minds that wants something to happen - but Ellie has the tenacity to reach that goal. Great music and scenery throughout the film.