

The irony manifested itself in how Ellie, who denounced Palmer's ability to possess complete faith in God, ended up being the advocate of such a faith, though of a different strand she could now appreciate Palmer's passion. The photography was superb, alternating between expansive sweeps of the landscape and the universe, and close, intimate shots of the characters, symbolising the potential for the unknown' as well as an equally important knowledge of all that is familiar contact with our own people. To see the universe in that opening scene was breath-taking, and the reason for it all coming out of Ellie's eye becomes blissfully apparent in light of the end, for her journey was just as much a physical as well as an emotional and spiritual one.

I loved the irony present in Contact, as well as its religious imagery and its attention to fine detail. N.B: This is a very long monologue because I adore CONTACT to bits.
