Review of Contact (1997) by Timm S — 17 Aug 2014

Fancinating movie. A real insight into what it would take to find life on another planet. Unsurprisingly it is dedicated to Carl Sagan, Astronomer & Science Legend.

This review of Contact (1997) was written by Timm S on 17 Aug 2014.

Contact has generally received positive reviews.

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