In Reply to: "Contact" posted by rico on November 4, 2004 at 06:06:50:
i can't really critique it well any longer. i do remember that i liked the book more - especially the 'code breaking' chapters, which the film whizzed thru w/o much interest. that part of the book is worth reading by itself. and in hindsight, i remember enuf of the film to say that Bambi's assessment, below, is right on. you have to ignore some of the stuff she mentions to be able to tolerate the plot. read the book.for another 'earth guys meet other guys' book, i really liked 'dragon's egg' by robt forward. v. cool plot... really innovative, altho i'm not sure i can fathom the nature of the alien critters... i got the tip for this book on an airplane, sitting next to a guy who was an exec with disney. one of my favorite sci-fi's.
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- i read the book and saw the film.. but.. so long ago - stan2 20:14:20 11/14/04 (0)