Contact

(PG)

The exciting adventure of the day we make contact with life beyond Earth comes to the screen with a profound sense of wonder and a dazzling visual sweep that extends to the outer reaches of space and the imagination. Jodie Foster is astronomer Ellie Arroway, a woman of science. Matthew McConaughey is religious scholar Palmer Joss, a man of faith. They're opposite ends of a spectrum - and sudden players on the world stage as the countdown to humanity's greatest journey begins. Powerfully, thrillingly and emotionally, 'Contact' connects.

This is an excellent movie. There are excellent effects, such as the opening sequence and the space travel scenes. Jodie Foster turns in another great performance as astronomer Ellie and anyone who is a fan of hers should check out this DVD.