Review of Contact (1997) by Dietrich B — 06 Nov 2014

"JODIE FOSTER GOES WHERE NO ONE...HAS GONE BEFORE!!!".

This review of Contact (1997) was written by Dietrich B on 06 Nov 2014.

Contact has generally received positive reviews.

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