E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Director Steven Spielberg's heartwarming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination, E.T. follows the moving story of a lost little alien who befriends 10-year-old, Elliot. Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure that captivated audiences around the world.
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a classic - brandywerezak
Steven Spielberg's does it again, a movie that I have not watched since I was a child, now with a five year old of my own it is great to bring home a family classic that I can share with the whole family. It is heart warming to see the compassion that children have.potent sense of wonder - clauditorium
Witty, eventually moving fantasy with good special effects and some frightening scenes early on. I don’t know what it is, but something about this movie prevents me from loving it the way most people do. Good luck not crying, though.
Steven Spielberg’s sense of wonder is justly celebrated. The child actors are excellent, especially the very natural Henry Thomas. Most potent and intriguing plot device: having Elliot share E.T.’s feelings. Only real flaw: the music gets a little overbearing in the last act.A timeless family film that continue to glow - Baboonvideo
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REVIEW: Needless to say, there have been significant advances in special effects in the 20 years since E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial first stormed the planet (these days, the little fellow would likely be as computer generated as a Jurassic Park dinosaur or Star Wars weirdo).
Because of this, it comes as little surprise that Steven Spielberg decided to give his masterpiece (the best film of the director's early prime) a cosmetic lift for this special edition rerelease, including the smoothing of some puppet movements, a subtle upgrade to alien facial expressions, the replacement of some guns with less-violent walkie-talkies and some interesting if unnecessary additional scenes (cinema purists can take comfort in knowing that both versions of the film are available in the DVD release).
What works best here, however, is primarily what remains the same, namely the extraordinarily honest and unfailing friendship that blossoms between a lonely boy (Henry Thomas, still worth admiring for his youthful purity) and his lost alien buddy. Far more intimate and glowing than nearly every family film released since, E.T. truly remains a timeless adventure, a tale of innocence and childhood belief that still has the power to evoke fits of laughter, joy and tears.
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a classic - brandywerezak
Steven Spielberg's does it again, a movie that I have not watched since I was a child, now with a five year old of my own it is great to bring home a family classic that I can share with the whole family. It is heart warming to see the compassion that children ...potent sense of wonder - clauditorium
Witty, eventually moving fantasy with good special effects and some frightening scenes early on. I don’t know what it is, but something about this movie prevents me from loving it the way most people do. Good luck not crying, though.
Steven Spielberg’s ...A timeless family film that continue to glow - Baboonvideo
ZIP-WORTHY IF: You want to expose your kids to a truly exceptional family feature.
REVIEW: Needless to say, there have been significant advances in special effects in the 20 years since E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial first stormed the planet (these days, ...