Finally, a proper science fiction film

Rating: 8/10 (11 November 2002)

I've noticed that people either love this film or they hate it. Unlike star wars (which is really a western in space), this film presents the viewer with a lot of ideas. Science vs spirituality. Are we alone? The desire to find the truth.
Brilliant acting by the cast really does justice to the script (Jodie Foster performs just as good as she did in Silence of the Lambs). The only problem people may have is with the ending which is meant to be metaphorical, but can come across as a bit hokey and contrived.
It's hard to describe the film without giving too much away. I'd say you really need to experience it and make up your own mind.