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Not all movies benefit equally from modern re-encoding, but Contact is a visual and auditory experience that requires high-bitrate preservation. Visual Spectacle and CGI

By seeking out high-quality versions of Contact , film lovers ensure that Carl Sagan's deeply optimistic view of human potential and cosmic exploration continues to be witnessed in the best possible quality, preserving a timeless piece of cinema for generations to come.

Retains original 5.1 DTS or Dolby Digital surround sound tracks.