Hammerman Ikon

Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

Contact
1997
***½
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Cast: Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, James Woods, David Morse

Jodie Foster plays a female scientist who tries to interpret a cryptic message from outer space. Could there be life outside the Earth? This fascinating, thought-provoking and beautifully crafted science fiction story from Carl Sagan's novel relies on ideas rather than special effects. However, the film needs some radical re-editing; the last 30 minutes can go as far as I'm concerned.