Extra-Terrific.

Rating: 10/10 (19 June 2015)

E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982): Dir: Steven Spielberg / Cast: Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace Stone, Robert MacNaughton, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote: Wonderful film about friendship that touches the heartstrings in the best of us. It has a sense of wonder about it as E.T. is discovered by a boy named Elliott who lures him to his bedroom using candy. Government agents are in search of alien activity but E.T. must get home before he dies. Steven Spielberg touches all of the bases in delivering a film that should appeal to everyone. This would seem like a family oriented counter part to his Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Visual effects are convincing allowing Spielberg to create a creature that children will adore. Henry Thomas is superb as Elliott who will grow responsible when friendship becomes top priority. Drew Barrymore as his younger sister will be highlighted in that key images of her kissing E.T's nose. Dee Wallace Stone plays their mother whom we learn is still in grief after her husband left. Robert MacNaughton plays Elliott's older brother who plays football but ultimately must take charge when Elliott and E.T are in danger. Peter Coyote plays a mysterious scientist who goes by the name Keys, and who has different intentions. Aliens are usually brought to the screen for invasion. E.T. exists for a kinder purpose. Rather than take over the planet he captures our hearts. Score: 10 / 10