CONTACT

Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, James Woods,

Tom Skerritt, Angela Bassett, Rob Lowe

Warner Bros.; Directed by Robert Zemeckis

Rated PG; 150 minutes; 1997

Based on Carl Sagan’s 1985 novel about mankind’s first communication with extra-terrestrial life, this sci-fi thriller features Jodie Foster as Ellie Arroway, a free thinking astronomer who realizes her lifelong dream when she detects an intelligent radio message from outer space. The action turns on the global consequences of the decryption of the message that includes detailed instructions for building a large, mysterious machine.

REVIEWS

"**** One of the best movies of the decade."

- Arch Campbell, WRC-TV, WASHINGTON, D.C.

"CONTACT is dazzling and utterly amazing!"

- Susan Granger, SSG SYNDICATE

"Rare. Thrilling. As close as poetry as Hollywood gets."

- Lisa Schwarzbaum, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

"Two thumbs up!"

- SISKEL & EBERT

"The most intelligent and involving movie about extraterrestrial life since CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND."

- Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

"Wizardly storytelling, superior filmmaking. Expertly directed by Robert Zemeckis."

- Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES

ONE SHEET LINER

A message from deep space. Who will be the first to go?

A journey to the heart of the universe.