Contact [Blu-ray] [1997] [Region Free]

An excellent film with a terrific central performance from Jodie Foster. I watch this film each year, and have done so since 1997. A sci-fi classic

Great film and stays reasonably close to the fabulous story written by Carl Sagan

Contact is a beautiful, thoughtful movie. So intelligently scripted, directed and acted. Carl Sagan’s novel is thought provoking, questioning the meaning of life in such a way that, though not providing answers, does not really let you down either. Whilst the movie loses the wonderful concept of Ellie finding an intelligent message in her calculation of Pi, it still leaves you with a feeling of amazement at the universe, and the nature of being. The conflict of faith and science is intelligently and fairly dealt with in a way which leaves both sides of the argument room to explore. Ellie’s realisation which questions her certainty that “faith” is unscientific and hence invalid, is shattering. This really is a greatly underrated movie which would appeal to many people who might not normally watch science fiction. Jodie Foster’s performance is amazing. I cannot believe that she was overlooked for any Oscar mention for this. It is a tour de force. She is well balanced by Matthew McConaughey as an edgy, forward thinking priest. This is a beautiful blu ray presentation. I have watched it many times and the film always leaves me uplifted.

I first saw this in a cinema in the USA which had just been done up with a new digital sound system, and I was blown away by the first 5 minutes. So were some of the rest of the audience who actually applauded the opening scene - I think it must be an American thing to applaud in cinemas! I bought it on Blu-Ray, pumped up my amplifier, the hairs on the back of my neck were standing up having not seen it for 15 years and... well, I don't know what I was thinking, but it wasn't how I remember it! From the look of other reviews, this is clearly the superior version compared to other transfers, but there was still a little unsteadiness and it didn't looks as HD as I expected. That said, it's still a unique film, but come on Jodie - we know you're OK to go, just get on a go! For low the price it's currently available for, it's probably a good one to have in the collection.

Thought provoking sci-fi

Something that will keep you in mobile for an entire movie. Yes the story and cast did a marvelous performance in this science fiction thriller. It's unbelievably realistic that you seem to explore your own inner senses. Nothing to compare this to as other movies go, being interesting as to keeping you holding onto every word. Now if that doesn't move you, than nothing will. I rated this an A grade plus for pure delight of entertainment that keeps you riveted to the chair not wanting to move. No more hints as to spoil this movie it's not horror but unusual is more like it. So before you begin grab the munchies pull up the chair get comfortable for a fabulous night of grand entertainment. Enjoy!

I purchased this to upgrade from my old blue ray dvd. I love this movie. I love the upgraded picture and sound quality. No regrets buying this.

I have seen this before, but nice to have this in my collection again.

AMO esta película. Me parece una de las mejores del género Si-Fi que hay -casi al nivel de 2001 y BladeRunner-. Lo mejor de este disco es que tiene documentales y que, como no podía ser de otra manera tiene subs en ESP. Lo peor, le faltan subs para los Audio Commentaries. Digo yo, en vez dw poner tantas versiones dobladas (que nadie con algo en la cabeza usará), ¿por qué no ponen subs para los Audio Commentaries y más extras? Sí, es verdad, estén o no estén los subs, en mi caso, me da igual... pero a mi madre, por ejemplo, no.

Je l'avais déjà vu quelques fois à la TV. Et je le voulais dans ma collection de DVDs. Contact est un grand film. Bien interprété par de bons acteurs. Jodie Foster y est magnifique et très crédible. J'ai beaucoup aimé ce film qui décrit le choc que serais pour l'humanité de découvrir qu'ils ne sont, non seulement pas seuls, mais qu'une autre civilisation lointaine est capable de leur envoyer un message sous forme codée complexe via une transmission radio. Signal répétitif et non naturel capté par une équipe de radios astronomes. Un "contact". On y retrouve des ingrédients comme les fous de Dieu ( US Christian Belt ), prêt à tuer les scientifiques qui s'attellent à construire la machine à traverser les trous blancs dont les plans étaient également cachés dans le signal. Le voyage de Jodie Foster ( quasi instantané du point de vue des observateurs terrestres ) dans un réseau de teleporteurs construits par une civilisation encore plus ancienne que celle du contact, est plus compréhensible pour le spectateur moyen, que ce que Kubrick nous avais donné pour le voyage final de Dave dans 2001 Odyssée de l'Espace. Principalement parce que manquais dans ce film ( 2001) une phrase clé ( présente dans le livre ) au moment où le monolithe s'ouvre sous la capsule de Dave: "Mon Dieu! C'est plein d'étoiles !" ( My God it's full of stars ! ) Pour Jodie on peut la suivre mieux, ainsi qu'assister à ce que lui réserve ces congénères au "retour". Pour moi un livre et un film "profond". Le dialogue final, sous le secret d'état, sur la preuve du "paradoxe" temporel est la cerise sur le gateau. Grandiose. A voir en VO ! Pas en doublée svp.

Love this movie.

Arrival of this DVD halfway around the world wasn't at the speed of light, but it was weeks before the latest estimated time!

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