Good VFX and Jodie in long, solemn Sci-fi

Rating: Null/10 (28 February 2009)

'Contact' is a long but watchable Sci-fi film with a fine performance by Jodie Foster. She dominates the film from start to end. While the film isn't as good as the novel by Carl Sagan, it is solid entertainment. The Special Effects are impressive and always in service of the story. The argument between religion and science is rather brief and doesn't do either side justice. Also, the solemn tone of the film isn't quite matched by the quality of the screenplay. Still James Woods is impressive in a brief appearance. Matthew McConaughey is alright but could have done more with his role. Watchable.
Overall 7/10