Review of Contact (1997) by Lex L — 08 Feb 2013

Great first 3 quarters, but you know? They should have NOT sent a poet!

This review of Contact (1997) was written by Lex L on 08 Feb 2013.

Contact has generally received positive reviews.

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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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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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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 Ross M (648) on 13 Jun 2017

A good slow burn sci-fi flick that teases more possibilities than provides answers. Only real weakness is a forced romance sub-plot…

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