Timeless

Rating: 8/10 (12 August 2013)

Friendship is an ageless,timeless subject.The appeal of E.T. and the reason it has never lost appeal is it's unique approach to that subject.We have a space alien.Not the kind that is seeking to control,dominate,or destroy the world,but a tender caring soul.His appearance is somewhat freakish to the first human he encounters,young Elliot,who no doubt is just as freakish in return to the alien.The film then becomes a somewhat comical yet tender "getting to know you" type of story.Also comical are the efforts of young Elliot and his siblings to keep E.T. hid from view from Mom and all others.The film is a timeless treasure easily placed with the Wizard of Oz,among others.