Contact
Turkish title: Mesaj
“Take a journey to the heart of the universe.”
1997 · 2 h 30 min
Directed by 
Robert Zemeckis
Robert ZemeckisCast
Jodie Foster 
Matthew McConaughey James Woods
Credits
Written by: James V. Hart
Plot
A scientist who searches for extraterrestrial signals detects a message from space, and fights to take part in the contact.
Sinekatalog’s take
Robert Zemeckis's thoughtful space drama blends science with faith. Jodie Foster anchors it with intelligence and conviction, and the film's sense of wonder is strong, even when it talks a lot.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (317,906 votes)
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