A Sci Fi Classic

Rating: 9/10 (18 January 2006)

This is one of my favourite films. Granted it may not be the best sci fi film you will ever see, but there is something about Contact that is real, and unsatisfying. Foster's portrayal of Ellie is top notch as you'd expect. Direction is crisp, precise and moves along at an unusually calm pace for this genre. Production values are superb as is sound and special effects.
You really get the feel that when first contact is made it will be this way and not Next Gen way (although there is nothing wrong with that).
Right from the extraordinary opening credits scene to small steps, it has much to commend and even manages to bring in the question of faith.
Just goes to show that a good original story can be truthfully made into a really good film.
It leaves you wondering and on a cold crisp night looking up and thinking if only one.... had intelligent life....
Ultimately, for me it is one of the most intelligent and thoughtful films in the genre.