This is how a science fiction movie should be done

Rating: 10/10 (6 December 2001)

Although the movie is distilled down from the book, the appeal of the visuals and the acting involved redeem this movie.
The plot has been summarized, I'm sure, elsewhere; suffice it to say that it is wonderful to have an intelligent, competent, believable science fiction film. Repeated views bring out the richness in detail of set and setting. To question the relationship between science and religion is very much an added bonus.
Highly recommended.