Masterful 'E.T.' Arrives Home Again on the Big Screen
Written: Mar 21 '02 (Updated Mar 22 '02)
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Pros: Original, sweet storyline; Spielberg's enchanting direction
Cons: None!
The Bottom Line: A fantasy men and women of any age will want to watch again and again.
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| mfontan's Full Review: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (Anniversary Re-Release... |
When Steven Spielberg’s "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" originally opened in theaters in June 1982, I had only just recently celebrated my fourth birthday.
I didn’t see the film until years later, when Drew Barrymore was already on the cover of "People Magazine" touting her illustrious "Little Girl Lost" story.
That said, I never had the opportunity to watch-- with the wide-eyed, wondrous mentality only a child can muster-- as a determined little boy flew across a gigantic screen to deliver his otherworldly best friend to safety.
Now in my early 20s, I have finally seen Spielberg’s masterpiece on the silver screen it was destined to grace, and its magic-- sprinkled onto a simple story of love and friendship-- remains thankfully intact.
This pure-hearted fairy-tale stars Henry Thomas as a lonely, fatherless boy who finds friendship in the strangest of places: with a small, gentle, Reese’s Pieces-popping alien left behind on Earth by his family.
The duo may not speak the same language (though E.T. quickly picks up a word or two), or come from the same world, but Elliott and E.T. quickly connect as only children can: through their love for each other.
Digitally remastered to celebrate its 20th anniversary, this "special edition" version features new scenes-- including E.T. experiencing a modern-day bathroom-- that should certainly incite viewers of any age to forego Blockbuster for a trip to the theater.
And for those who have yet to see it for the first time... I envy you.
Spielberg’s genius-- or, rather, his passion-- lies in his ability to transfix his viewers with the emotions they feel so absolutely during their childhoods. Whether they’re cowering while watching "Jaws," dropping jaws while viewing "Close Encounters" or idolizing Indiana Jones as he closes in on those contemptuous Nazis... Spielberg is a Dream Weaver in the ultimate sense, spinning tales of fantasy, adventure, heroism and horror that allow audiences-- for a few hours at a time, at least-- to grasp that reassuring sense of youth they’ll spend a lifetime trying to recapture.
And "E.T.," finally at home again on the big screen, is no exception. (A)
Recommended:
Yes
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Member: Michele Fontanelli Arnett
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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About Me:
I hold a degree in English and write/edit for "INsite Magazine," an Atlanta-based entertainment publication.
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