A very, very good film about science and faith

Rating: 8/10 (9 September 2012)

Contact is a moving film about whether science and faith can coexist wrapped all up in sci-fi trappings. And Zemeckesis' and Sagan's (who wrote the rough draft of the script) conclusion is that they can. Jodi Foster's character represents the side of atheistic analyzer and Matthew McConaughey represents faith and experience. The film however puts it magnificently that though they are bound by different covenants, they are still seeking the same thing: truth. Rarely is Hollywood brave enough to tackle such hot and deeply personal issues in a film; and rarely do they do it so engagingly. This film will dazzle your eyes, move your heart, and stimulate your brain. For any who would claim to be religious and condemn science as of the devil or to any who would claim to be an atheist and condemn the faithful as ignorant and inferior human beings, I have one message for you: see this movie! It will broaden your horizon, touch your heart, and humble you in a good way. Have fun discussing!