Thought-provoking

Rating: 10/10 (1 June 2000)

I believe that "Contact" raises some very intriguing arguments concerning whether or not we are alone in the universe and the story contains certain theories on what any extra-terrestrial life forms first mode of contact may be. It is wonderfully directed by Robert Zemeckis and Jodie Foster gives her all in the lead role of Dr. Ellie Arroway. There is great support from Matthew McConaughey as the love interest as well as William Fichtner (Armageddon), Tom Skerritt (Alien) and the delightfully sinister John Hurt (Lord of the Rings, The Elephant Man) as the wealthy businessman loathed by all. I would certainly recommend this gem of a film to anyone with an interest in science or the great beyond that is outer space.