The best movie of all time

Rating: Null/10 (3 August 2001)

The first time I ever saw this movie was when I was around four years old and I loved it. However, it wasn't until I saw it again, when I was fifteen, that I fully understood it.
Along with movies such as Hitchcock's Psycho, Speilberg has created a masterpiece constructed around a simple story line. The cinematography in this film is remarkable and the symbolism is clever. Notice how the film has a biblical theme and it makes the statement that God and human should be at peace. The rainbow at the end symbolises this. Also the film bases itself on the fact that adults fear and are hostile (i.e. prejudice) to the unknown, but children are less. Also, the camera is often shot at a low level to represent the height of children.
The performance of the actors is clearly an excellence. At such a young age Drew Barrymore was so natural and innocent. The audience laughs with her and at six years old this is remarkable.
What is a strength about this film is that regardless of age everyone can love it. Although little kids don't fully appreciate the themes they can be easily captivated by the fantasy. Adults can learn from this film and see the light hearted side too.
This film, which was went to be a small time project, has not only continued to entertain audiences 20 years on it was also the foundation for one of the best, most talented actresses of today (Drew Barrymore).