A message from deep space. Who will be the first to go? A journey to the heart of the universe.

Starring: Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Jena Malone, David Morse, Geoffrey Blake, William Fichtner, Timothy McNeil

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"The universe is a pretty big place. It's bigger than anything anyone has ever dreamed of before. So if it's just us... seems like an awful waste of space. Right?" - Ellie Arrowway

Why watch this? This is a very creative envisioning of how first contact might occur.

Plot Summary: Dr. Ellie Arroway, a passionate SETI scientist, searches for extraterrestrial intelligence by listening to radio signals from space. After years of searching, she discovers a powerful signal from the star Vega that contains instructions for building a mysterious machine. Despite facing skepticism and political obstacles, Ellie is chosen to potentially make humanity's first contact with alien life.

Dad's Preview:  This film is attempts to address humanity's many "alien" questions, without overly exposing the film creator's motives. Foster, once again, gives a master class on vulnerable strength. Viewers will have their thought's provoked and minds blown.

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