The usual themes, childhood isolation and the collapse of the nuclear family, explored through the relationship between human and extraterrestrial. Spielberg uses this idea to craft a moving, intimate, often claustrophobic film (about the clash between 'belief' and cynicism) that is also genuinely surreal; the apocalyptic imagery contrasting against the suburban American setting to create a sense of real danger.
To usher in my twenty-sixth birthday I watched ET on VHS. The storytelling is visual, using just the right snapshots to further the narrative. William's score creates the perfect atmosphere for an adventure. Clear needs and wants: ET- to get back home & Elliott to mend his broken family, his loneliness. I think this is visual storytelling at its best, simplest and most innocent.
saw this in theatres a few days ago so I can finally relate to the magic of this movie for kids and adults. no one can deny the chills they had while watching this film. some similarities I found (oddly enough) in this and "Jaws" is the scene where Elliott and ET are mirroring each other, like Chief Brody and his son mirroring each other. it was a hilarious movie but also sad, about a family whose father just left.
Who knew an alien can make a person cry? One of my all time favorites! From the sheer beauty and human quality Spielberg gave E.T., to the magic from beginning to end...no more words can describe the love i have for the little alien!!!
Vastly engaging the first time I watched it, E.T stands the test of time even though some of the magic has faded with time. E.T symbolizes Spielberg's epic sense of storytelling, the grandeur of his cinematic style that has come to define his entire body of work. Spielberg rarely makes small films in so much as he is a master of elevating the ordinary to the extra-ordinary and beyond. A unique master of the craft.
Perhaps silly is the point here, taking the point of view of a child reacting to an alien visitation while disarming the pervading sentiment that all aliens are evil as personified in early films of the 50's and 60's. A film you shouldn't take too seriously - enjoy the bicycle ride.
Indisputably great. I remember watching E.T. when I was young and I used to be scared of the alien the first time he appeared. But then when Elliot greets the alien and lures him in the house, the movie became magic. This is one of Spielberg's most popular works and for good reasons. It's pure, simple and enchanting in ways many Disney clones could never be. A modern classic.
The 20th anniversary version made me cry. Spielberg ruined my childhood by destroying it with half assed CGI and walkie talkies.
One of my favourites movies, especially during my childhood. It talks about of the friendship between a human and extraterrestial, meaning that if two living beings could have a so deep relation... Human beings can too!! I mean, I thinks is more impressive than Elliott loves (in a friend way) to E.T. than Hitler loves Woody Allen because both are human and probably have the same worries and interest.
I saw this way late but I could see what all the fuss was about. Great story brilliantly directed by the master.
