A spiritual and scientific approach to our universe...

Rating: 10/10 (5 January 1999)

From the opening sequence of this movie, when the camera "rolls back" through the solar system, then away from the galaxy--the first time I watched that--I knew Contact was going to be a memorable film.
Jodie Foster carefully studied the character of Ellie Arroway before taking the part in the movie. Her performance is genuine and absolutely stunning--especially during the federal inquiry. She articulated so well her experience in the Machine Consortium.
This movie was not made for entertainment value. If you're wanting a classic sci-fi alien flick, you'll be disappointed. The whole purpose of the film (and the book--long live Carl Sagan) is to portray what REALLY could happen if another intelligent life were to contact Earth. It would cause one to re-evaluate his or her own purpose in life and place in the universe.
I highly recommend this movie to anyone who has the slightly introspective.
Of course, watching it on DVD is a must!