A look into the universe and into the human spirit.

Rating: 10/10 (30 December 1998)

Probably one of the best movies of this decade, and certainly one of the most enjoyable, even if eclectic, science fiction movies ever made.
The story dives deep into the human spirit and tells us that there is just so much we don't know, but that we're no less special or important in the grand scheme. It is an excellent blend of science and philosophy that will leave you asking a lot of questions - questions that can't be easily answered - questions that all of us ask at some point in our lives.
The point of this movie isn't a physical contact with aliens, but rather contact with ourselves. Contact with who we are and why we are. It's not a movie for the faint at heart, but is a true representation of Carl Sagan's vision of humanity. It will awaken the child-like joy in who we are that lives in each of us.