E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.

The movie is made so realistic it has a lot of that WoW feeling at the right moments and never tooo over the top. the suspense is done so well and the emotion is felt. Very well put together with the music and all.

Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

A space fantasy that has emotions, friendship and love at its core. A space creature E.T. turns out to be left accidentally on Earth. Luckily, E.T. finds friend in Elliot who takes good care of him during his stay. The movie has few comical scenes that bring innocent smile on our faces. The cute element was Drew Barrymore as Gertie- a cute little girl she plays in it. What love and care can do is above what the chemicals and modern equipment can do is well evident. The pure love is central is one's existence. A good entertainer that makes you emotional as few instances. A good watch.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is a Family Sci-Fi film starring Henry Thomas and directed by Steven Spielberg. It's about an alien being who was left behind on Earth when his spaceship took off after almost being discovered by human beings. He hides out until they leave until he is finally seen by a young boy named, Elliot. After learning how to speak, E.T. tells the 3 children that he wants to phone home and they try and find a way to help him. This film was entertaining, well-written, well-performed and it is an overall amazing production. The best components of E.T. the Extra- Terrestrial are the music, the characters, and the actors.The music is dramatic and majestic. It adds the perfect amount it magic to the scene that it is added to and enhances the overall message of the film. As Elliot is trying his best to walk around quietly and not be seen by the others, there is very soft and light piano music playing and as he is healed by E.T, the music increases slightly in volume and tempo as the two new friends watch his mom and sister read a bedtime story.The 3 main characters in the film: Elliot, Michael, and Gertie are all imperfect and likable. Elliot is seen bragging about discovering E.T. and making Michael say that he has absolute power in order to reveal his discovery. He is also very smart and compassionate. Michael seems to be a big bully at first as he is seen making fun of Elliot. Upon meeting E.T., Michael slowly begins to reveal his soft side. The youngest sibling, Gertie, is naive, yet persistent. All 3 siblings are helpful and stubborn.The actors who were cast to play the 3 main characters were an amazing choice. Even though they are all so young, they are able to convey the wants and needs of their characters. While Elliot is in class about to begin dissecting frogs, E.T. is sitting at home on the couch drinking beers. Even though Elliot is not even in the same building as E.T., you can immediately see that he is beginning to see the effects of the alcohol that E.T. is drinking even though it had not been said yet. Henry Thomas, the actor who plays Elliot, portrays this with his posture and facial expression.I am awfully glad that I gave this film a re-watch as it is even better than I remember it. I had heard that this film is overrated but I would have to disagree. As the film continues, E.T., the character that will make you fall in love, gets increasing more Ill. The 3 siblings are unsure what to do and how to help him. Will E.T. ever get home? Why is E.T. sick? Is it too late to save him? Will he find a new home on Earth?

Without a doubt, one of, if not the best, universal transfers yet. Absolutely gorgeous picture with a lovely, steady fine grain and beautiful color timing. They got everything right on this release. I would put this right next to Close Encounters of the Third Kind. As well as Jaws, which was also overseen by Mr. Spielberg.

This is a movie that I watched so that I know what happens in it. It was quite a demanding task. There are really no ideas in the movie. It is the most basic kind of story; a creature arrives, becomes a friend with a child, then there are some difficulties to overcome and finally the creature has to leave and everyone is sad.The only thing that brings joy in the boring task of watching this is the performance of the then 6 years old Drew Barrymore. She was a very talented actress already as a child. But knowing how fame at early age ruined her life, it is not all joy either.So, now I know what happens in E.T. and I will not watch it again. For someone who likes childish stories and doesn't mind their predictable nature, this may be an entertaining film.