Where's my imagination

Rating: 7/10 (3 September 2000)

This is the feeling I am left with after just watching this movie at the tender age of 25 years old.
As an Eight year old boy I remember being in tears when ET went home, and held my heart in my hand when he was escaping from the police in the memorable cycle chase.
Funny how Childhood distorts fact and Adulthood hampers invention.

The bottom line is that viewed without an ounce of imagination this film is dreadful and cringe worthy ... however with just a touch it becomes a delight.
This movie serves as a reminder that a great film is often the product of a lucid imagination and not always a servant to special effects and computer wizardry.