Casts its audience under a spell of childlike wonderment

Rating: 8/10 (7 May 2018)

An American adventure; A story that singularly sums up a child's spirit, the dichotomy of youth and adulthood for what lies in possibility and optimism. It has a scintillating musical score and Spielberg's directing powers are in full bloom. Captivating and magical. Spielberg's response to the "stalled space program".