Extra Terrestrial Territory

Rating: 10/10 (19 April 2003)

E.T. is a beautifully crafted piece of work. In an age before the total eclipse of special effects, Spielberg brings a magical story to life via the camera. The lightning, the score, the cast are all pure magic.

Many themes are visited in this poignant and riveting masterpiece. Family ties, friendship, adventure, honesty, the list is endless. The children are remarkable in their attempts to outwit the law and help E.T. return"home". That bicycle ride across the moon and the takeoff right in front of the barricade is a flash of pure genius. My heart never ceases to leap each time I watch that scene.
Drew Barrymore who went on to become an accomplished comedienne is sweet in one of her first starring roles.
E.T. takes you back to every magical yesterday, for every lover of lore, fantasy and good endings. E.T. is the forerunner of all sci-fi epics but it's quality is in it's simplicity of storytelling, character portrayal and cinematic depiction.
AN ALL TIME CLASSIC.