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E.T. - the Extra Terrestrial [Special Edition]
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
Steven Spielberg's 1982 hit about a stranded alien and his loving relationship with a fatherless boy (Henry Thomas) struck a chord with audiences everywhere, and it furthered Spielberg's reputation as a director of equally strong commercial sensibilities and classical leanings. Henry Thomas gives a strong, emotional performance as E.T.'s young friend, Robert MacNaughton and Drew Barrymore make a solid impression as his siblings, and Dee Wallace is lively as the kids' mother. The special effects almost look a bit quaint now with all the computer advancements that have occurred since, but they also have more heart behind them than a lot of what we see today. --Tom Keogh
A brilliant childhood film for all adults
Review date: 2008-06-15 Rating: 10 out of 10
As a 30 something, ET is certainly the difining film of my childhood. Watching it again is very sentimental and still brings a lump in my throat. Such a film is still magical and very sentimental.
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Reviews
Incredible
Review date: 2008-05-08 Rating: 10 out of 10
I first watched this film at the age of 7, and was completely drawn in within the first few minutes of this film. I loved the way the simple story line, of a young boy finding a new friend and nearly loosing him forever is unreal, and I think its something that everybody who watches this film can relate to.
As for the music, I mean what can I say. John Williams has again created a masterpiece for the score of this film, which again adds to the emotion. I find myself whistling the tune over and over again!!!
Probably one of the best childrens films ever!!!
Sheer Magic
Review date: 2008-03-25 Rating: 10 out of 10
The first film I remember watching and to see it now brings back wonderful memories of an 80s childhood. Maybe nostalgia influences my opinion but I am sure kids of todays generation will love this as much as I did and still do.
CLASSIC
Review date: 2007-09-19 Rating: 10 out of 10
I still cry at the end. I'm nearly 40 and i tell myself it isn't right to cry at a kids film, but i'm weak, and i do. This is such a great film i can't begin to sing it's praises.
Ideal for old and young, you must, must, must see it.
Misleading science fiction tale which will distress and alarm
Review date: 2007-08-21 Rating: 2 out of 10
I don't know how to approach this review without being extremely negative. E.T is an abbreviation of Elliot Tasker, the lead character in this shambles of a film.
In a nutshell, it is about a boy who befriends an alien, gets too attached, then has to go through the pain of losing the alien at the end of the film. On surface level, that appears to be the plot, but Spielberg has cleverly dressed the movie up in superficial Hollywood schmalz to hide the real meaning behind the film E.T.
Almost certainly motivated by the icey political climate at the time of shooting, Spielberg shrouds his story in fear and a feeling of general unease. The presence of the authorities in the movie are representative of the harsh government powers which were ruling America with an iron rod at the time of shooting.
Spielberg also opted to cast several young inexperienced actors, namely C. Howard Thomas and Drew Barrymore. Using these actors was Spielberg's way of sticking two fingers up to the studios, using them purely to enrich and heighten the symbolic subplot of Jewish repression (a theme Spielberg has often obsessed over). I found it inappropriate that Spielberg had to deliver this propaganda through a family film and that is one reason why I find E.T very diffuclt to enjoy.
The soundtrack is haunting and again has echoes of the kind of music that was piped into the holocaust. This adds such intense emotion to scenes, which are supposed to make one laugh. Instead I found myself close to tears on more than one occasion.
Many people love this film, but for me, it is just all too much to bear.
Product Details/Specifications
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E.T. - the Extra Terrestrial
Recording label: Universal
Manufacturer: Universal
EAN: 5050582361025
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 2
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2005-07-04
Audience rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region code: 2