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Easily one of the most overrated science fiction movies of all time. It is written like an argument that Sagan was having with himself inside his own head, and the result are really one sided characters. The film repetitively hammers away at Foster's character being right and all of her detractors being unbearably and unbelievably stupid. I haven't been preached at this much since I stumbled into a Bible study session. But on the other hand, if you already consider yourself superior to religious people, then this will be the perfect film for you. This film will make you feel good about that belief that you have about yourself and provide a sense of escapism that you won't find in real life.

This movie is an even-handed presentation of the faith versus science debate, which is rare for Hollywood. The movie itself is engaging and interesting, although it would have even better if there were less ambiguity in the ending.

At the heart of this film is the `faith versus science`, argument, and one must salute this production for its ambitious concept. But as the Time Out review points out, you can mix `profound philosophical questions` with Hollywood blockbuster melodramatics. The result is therefore somewhat disappointing . . . but as Bjorn correctly points out, you can't help being `moved` by the wonderful graphics and the schmaltzy orchestra . . There are big questions in this film . . and there is a big budget . . . . . . but it doesn't really work despite Jodie Foster's valiant efforts . . . Three stars for trying . . .

It's so bad and kitschy, that you actually enjoy it for no need of commitment and getting a big laugh out of it. It's interesting as a proof of changing times. The backup space machine was built in Japan. Today it would have been China.