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Contact
1997 150 min United States of America PG 12+
★7.7
Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery
Director: Robert Zemeckis
🎭 Based on
«Contact»
byCarl Sagan
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Description
A radio astronomer 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 must make some difficult decisions between her beliefs, the truth, and reality.
Budget:
$90M
US Gross:
$100.92M
Worldwide:
$171.12M
Starring
Jodie Foster
Actor
Matthew McConaughey
Actor
Tom Skerritt
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1998
— Best Actress
Saturn Awards 1998
— Best Young Performer
Saturn Awards 1998
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 1998
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 1998
— Best Screenplay
Saturn Awards 1998
— Best Young Performer
Saturn Awards 1998
— Best Science Fiction Film
Golden Globe 1998
— Best Actress (Drama)
Saturn Awards 1998
— Best Visual Effects
Key opinion
Contact is a polarizing yet intellectually ambitious science fiction drama that succeeds primarily through Jodie Foster's commanding performance. While many praise its grounding in scientific inquiry and philosophical depth, the film is frequently criticized for an anticlimactic, narratively shaky finale and uneven tonal shifts.
| Acting | Jodie Foster anchors the film with a sincere, intelligent, and emotionally resonant performance that stands as a highlight of the production. | |
| Theme | The film effectively balances complex themes of science and faith, providing a thought-provoking exploration of humanity's place in the universe. | |
| Ending | The narrative structure and resolution are heavily criticized for being naive, anticlimactic, and failing to provide a satisfying payoff to the buildup. | |
| Cinematography | The visual effects and cinematography are divisive; some view them as technically impressive and innovative for their time, while others find them uneven or poorly aged. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Matthew McConaughey's performance vary, ranging from praise for his tender, atypical portrayal of a religious scientist to dismissal of his contribution as dull or underdeveloped. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is a subject of disagreement, with some viewers finding the contemplative rhythm harmonious and immersive, while others perceive the narrative as lacking momentum or suffering from excessive melodrama. |