A very feel-good and hopeful movie.

Rating: 6/10 (24 December 2013)

I haven't seen this movie in its entirety a long while, by the time I wrote this comment. However, I would occasionally glimpse scenes of this movie when it is aired on television and it always reminds me of a feel-good and adventurous atmosphere. The movie also reminds me of the former E.T. attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood. The eerie, starry night atmosphere of the ride mimics the movie very well.
One of the most iconic movies ever filmed, it's a story about a group of visiting aliens on Earth, where one of its species gets lost and left behind. Soon, it is discovered by befriended by 10 year-old Elliot. The two share a special friendship, where the alien, called E.T., learns about the human life but yearns to go home.
This is a family-oriented movie full of drama, adventure and fun - fine for adults and children, and it seems timeless for every generation. The overall plot, though, was slow at times and some of the acting, particularly the child actors, were a bit overzealous and sappy. The film might be nostalgic, but the actual story can be a bit boring.
Grade C+