One of the greatest science fiction films EVER.

Rating: 9/10 (7 September 1999)

This film's excellence is due to one thing: it effectively uses a its premise to explore a question of human nature. Sure it has a great cast, dazzling effects, and a good story, but what this film really has going for it is its exploration of truth. CONTACT successfully uses the film medium to explore questions of faith, religion, and science.
I have heard this movie heavily criticized for its ending, but I would care to point out that the movie would not work symbolicly without the main character's journey ending the way it does.