A reminder of wonder
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Perlsonfire –
2019-12-03
If you have lost your way, all paths lead to the heart.
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Two-time Oscar-winner Jodie Foster ("Panic Room") and Matthew McConaughey ("The Wedding Planner") star in this gripping story of a radio astronomer who receives the first extraterrestrial radio signal ever picked up on Earth. As the world powers scramble to decipher the message and decide upon a course of action, she vies to fulfill her dream of becoming the first human being to make contact with alien beings. Co-starring Oscar-nominee and Emmy-winner James Woods ("Any Given Sunday," "True Crime"), Oscar-nominee John Hurt ("Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"), Emmy-winner Tom Skerritt (TV's "Picket Fences"), Oscar-nominee Angela Bassett ("How Stella Got Her Groove Back") and Rob Lowe (TV's "The West Wing"). Directed by Academy Award-winner Robert Zemeckis ("Cast Away," "What Lies Beneath"). Based on the novel by renowned author/physicist Carl Sagan.
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Brilliant
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Jimbob balloobob –
2019-03-21
Just watched this...2019. Fantastic and moving. A really enjoyable film to watch. Can't believe it's from 1997!!
Absolute classic - Must watch
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Johnnyhodges –
2019-03-20
Title says it all.
No chapters or extras?
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GhostDragon33 –
2017-05-16
As above. But has to be the best sci fi story out there. Carl Sagan bravo!
Superb
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craigstir –
2015-04-03
Superb
Such a great movie!
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Callllllumc –
2015-03-01
Went into this not expecting much but was so wrong. The opening scene is incredible and the rest of the film is great.
If you like 2001: a space odyssey and/ or Carl Sagan you will really enjoy this film. In fact you'll enjoy it regardless...it is nice to watch something that makes you think for a change.
Modern classic
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Iammillsey –
2013-04-06
Just like almost every Robert Zemeckis film Contact sets the bar for anything that followed. The technical wizardry in this is fantastic. The acting, the direction, the writing is all first class. The subject matter will cut the audience in half. But that's a good thing right? Sceptics vs believers. I will rate this a 5-star because the film deserves it, but I have a gripe not to do with the film. Apple, why is the HD version of this so expensive? This film alone teaches us that we should move forward. You are forcing some people to buy the less advanced SD version. Rant over. Enjoy the best sci fi film ever made.
Excellent movie
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zzplural –
2013-02-22
One to be appreciated by anyone interested in astronomy.
4 stars rather than 5 because it doesn't appear to have a chapter selection facility (at least the version I have doesn't) when played in iTunes.
A wonderful film
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Chopdog in Surrey –
2013-02-12
And a treat for the eyes and brain!
Beautiful
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Review of Reviews –
2013-02-03
Absolutely awesome film
Still holds up well
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fire&ice –
2012-09-10
WARNING - Trust me do NOT watch the preview. Almost the entire film is given away. That is an outrageous preview, talk about spoilers. Somebody show some restraint.
If you haven't seen this film trust me it's a classic. Good story, well acted the effects still work. Photography works well with the VFX. It's a reference film for anyone in film visual effects. Just watch the 'mirror shot' and you'll understand what I mean. That isn't a spoiler (unlike this preview) shame on you WB or Apple ( more likely it was Warner Brothers)
I want to buy the HD so why won't Warner Brothers sell it, they wonder why people download illegally, ill tell you why ... cos you won't sell it!
Contact
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S.V. Patricia –
2012-05-13
There has always been discussions re science versus religion and this film (if you believed in aliens) would be a good argument about there actually being some sort of heaven. Very thought provoking. Advised our local priest to hav a look at it .
Excellent
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Benwestie –
2011-12-30
Well acted and very thought provoking. Well worth the money and valuable addition to my collection. If you like seeing your aliens on screen this is probably not for you. If you have ever wondered if anything really is out there, it probably is for you
Thought provoking sci-fi drama
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Dj_Linx –
2011-07-09
This is one of those rare films with such a well written script and convincing storyline, that I can watch again and again.
Quite heavy on the philosophical dichotomy between religion and science, but ultimately is not preachy one way or the other.
Not an action flick or popcorn blockbuster, but a really interesting take on what would be one of the most significant events in human history, were contact with intelligent alien life ever made.
Great film
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By Ryan Thompson 12 april –
2010-05-24
But some scf film from the 1998 now it 2010 only loves film why ? Love film freekin stink Moore scf film pleas .
Thinking mans sci-fi
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Windomearle39 –
2010-03-24
Certainly not for the Transformers brigade. This is a thought provoking sci-fi flick which deals with the possibilty of alien life, religion and why are we here? Well worth watching but don't expect an action film.
It's ok...
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The "Stonewashed" Man –
2010-02-05
Really good acting and stuff, just a wee bit predictable.