Perfection

Rating: Null/10 (20 September 1999)

This, and The Dead, are the two most perfect films I have ever seen. I love films, but I don't really feel they can adequately portray depth and should not be taken too seriously- until, in one amazing day (which someone must have sent to me) I saw these two films. Ignoring The Dead, Contact is the only film I have ever seen that has made me think about more than how entertaining it was. That first shot is worth the rental/purchase price alone- name me another film that has an opening shot that perfectly encapsulates the theme of the entire film-the fact that all of that space is in the little girl's head (as it were), has two meanings; the journey could be real or imaginary-it must be taken on faith.I think I may have to revise my opinion on film-this film is far more important than many have given it credit for, and this, I believe, will be realised in years to come.