GameBlade

27th Mar 2008

Contact (1997)

Corrected entry: Although it appears that Ellie's trip through Space actually occurred, she claims it lasted approximately 18 hours her time. This is later confirmed from the video footage, which also lasted approximately 18 hours. But the space pod was not that large, and couldn't have possibly held enough oxygen to sustain life for 18 hours. There was no supplemental oxygen or oxygen production capability inside the pod, so the only air Ellie had to breathe was what was trapped inside the pod when the door closed. She was only on the beach for a few minutes, and even then it appeared she was still within the confines of the pod which is why she was able to breathe on their planet. So if she had only the pod air to breathe, how was there enough oxygen to last her 18 hours?

Correction: This entry relies on too much speculation to be a mistake. We know nothing of the nature of the 'beach' location or of the specifics of the alien technology.

GameBlade

27th Mar 2008

Contact (1997)

Corrected entry: After the space pod splashes down in the ocean, it floats on the surface. But when they show Ellie from inside the pod after landing; there is absolutely no movement of the pod, and it's obvious the space pod is not resting on water. Even if it were hanging suspended in the air in the rescue net, its motion would still have it rolling around slightly after impact. But the footage from inside the pod shows the pod to be completely still without any movement, as Ellie asks how long she's been gone.

Correction: The pod is a spherical 'cockpit' suspended with in a honeycomb shaped framing. The framing could be some form of low-friction suspension which could eliminate all movement from inside.

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