If you like space, the unknown and mystery then this was a good pick. There are some nice performances by the cast and the directing by Robert Zemeckis was excellent. It was based upon the novel written Carl Sagan. The story was written by Ann Druyan as well as Carl Sagan. James V. Hart and Michael Goldenberg both collaborated on the screenplay.
This is absolutely one of Jodie Foster’s best roles as Eleanor Arroway. Jena Malone portrays a younger version of Eleanor (Young Ellie). David Morse plays her father Ted Arroway, Matthew McConaughey is Palmer Joss, Tom Skerritt is David Drumlin, James Woods, Michael Kitz, Geoffrey Blake is Fisher, William Fichtner is Kent, Sami Chester is Vernon, Timothy McNeil is Davio, Laura Elena Surillo is the Cantina Woman, Henry Strozier is the Minister, Michael Chaban is Hadden Suit, Max Martini is Willie, Larry King appears in this as himself, and Thomas Garner is Ian Broderick.
Now that the leading cast has been highlighted, the impact this will make upon you by the end of the film is quite overwhelming. I think you will understand after having watched this one. Most of the audience I remember were in an emotional state of mind in the theatre.
The main storyline is about an astronomer who receives a signal from deep space. This leads to a form of communication of the alien species and us on earth. Instructions are given but will they be followed correctly?
The tagline used was “Get ready to take a chance on something that just might end up being the most profoundly impactful moment for humanity, for the history… of history”
I recommend this one to everyone as an older pick worthy of a watch. It has a real sense of humanity in it as well as mysterious happenings. What would you do in this situation if it really happened?
