Review of Contact (1997) by Oliver E — 09 May 2014

Zemeckis' adaptation of the great novel by Carl Sagan.

This review of Contact (1997) was written by Oliver E on 09 May 2014.

Contact has generally received positive reviews.

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By Gaming_Bear (2) on 06 Apr 2022

This is one of the best movies of all time. If you are ok with a slower pace movie and love scifi this will not disappoint…

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By Eva3Si0N (403) on 23 Jul 2021

Contact is great science fiction, one of the most realistic I've seen…

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By Chidime (43) on 24 Nov 2017

Amazing movie. Gripping and captivating from start to end. Incredible CGI in most parts especially for a 90s movie. Really underrated…

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By Gene V (5) on 11 Feb 2018

Way over-hyped. Gets worse on repeated viewing…

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By Marjorie M (11) on 02 Aug 2018

Robert Zemeckis's Contact is based on Carl Sagan's famous novel by the same name and it is one hell of a film…

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By Jack A (229) on 31 May 2017

Although Contact may not muster enough vision to keep company with the mother of all sci-fi films, 2001, it possesses something the latter…

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By Doug P (157) on 31 Mar 2017

I watched this movie tonight. I dont know why it doesnt score higher among people its a great story..not even put off that its a little dated…

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By Jonathan B (2,317) on 02 Nov 2017

A fantastic story with probable happenings. Wonderful cast and amazing script…

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By Moore S (133) on 23 Jun 2017

Criminally underrated film. Yes, it definitely has its weaknesses, but its strengths definitely overpower those easily…

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By Lucy H (98) on 30 Sep 2018

Good version of the book, but it omitted some interesting features…

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