An Interesting Watch!

Rating: 7/10 (5 October 2011)

'Contact' is An Interesting Watch, thanks to it's engaging screenplay, believable performances & skilled direction.
'Contact' Synopsis: Dr. Eleanor "Ellie" Arroway, a SETI scientist, who finds strong evidence of extraterrestrial life and is chosen to make first contact.
Adapted from the Carl Sagan novel of the same name, 'Contact' is a satisfactory Science Fiction-Drama, that comes in-tact with a good premise & an arresting narrative. James V. Hart & Michael Goldenberg's Adapted Screenplay is interesting. Robert Zemeckis's Direction, like always, is skilled. Cinematography by Don Burgess is perfect. Editing is fine. Art Design & Special Effects are passable.
Performance-Wise: Jodie Foster is excellent, as ever. The Academy-Award Winner delivers in every sequence. Matthew McConaughey is natural. John Hurt is passable, while James Woods continues to impress big time. William Fichtner is first-rate. Tom Skerritt & Angela Bassett are good. Jena Malone supports well.
On the whole, 'Contact' is worth a watch.