The film tells the story of Ellie (Jodie Foster), who, under the guidance of her father, had a strong interest in the universe when she was a child. A message of extraterrestrial life. Perseverance despite the impending termination of research funding. During her search for the stars, she received a powerful and clear message from Vega, which was transformed into an engineering blueprint for a human vehicle. Humanity has finally begun to march into the universe. Ellie arrives on a machine through the station hole for an 18-hour trip to the universe, but loses contact on Earth for only a second, so her described experience of communicating with the Vega is questionable.
This type of sci-fi movie is not my favorite, I prefer warm sci-fi like "ET" or pure fantasy sci-fi like "Planet of the Apes". And this "contact" is indeed a "real sci-fi" as people say. The reason why I have to lie down in front of the computer and type this review is to pay tribute to the director's seriousness.
The film is nearly three hours long, and there are so many things to express. Humans' yearning for the unknown universe, the loneliness that exists in space, the persistence in the pursuit of truth, the entanglement of science, religion, and politics, the screenwriter and director are all from start to finish. He is thinking and discussing these things with a very serious and serious energy, and his mockery of the government also seems so serious. This is undoubtedly a bit boring film for those who prefer sensory stimulation. Like a gentleman full of scriptures, there are many thought-provoking points pouring out at you, but the essence is not interesting.
But in any case, the concept expounded in the film is beyond reproach, we need faith, some people believe in religion, some people believe in science. The man in the film said that the common point of religion and science is the search for truth. For me, the curiosity and fascination with the starry sky and the universe are mostly pure curiosity about my own origin and lamenting my own insignificance in the world. Enjoying my short life happily, the so-called loneliness in the universe and the immortal pursuit of truth, these are meaningful things for abstract human beings, I have not risen to a sufficient metaphysical level, so I can only A tribute to the earnest director and screenwriter who has all kinds of human worries in mind.
PS: The sound of the audio broadcast of the TV program interspersed throughout the film reminds me of the giant white information channel in the 798 Ullens Art Exhibition Center. In a pile of junk information, it is too noisy and almost collapses. The movie probably has the same meaning.
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