So good!

Rating: 8/10 (29 January 2005)

This is one of a continuing string of blockbusters for director Steven Spielberg. ET is a well written, well executed, well acted, well directed, etc. film. The real stars of the film are all child actors and actresses, yet they all pull it off beautifully. The storyline is pretty basic: an ExtraTerrestrial (ET) is left behind on earth when it's space ship is nearly discovered by human scientists hot on their trail. The scientists discover that at least one being was abandoned and begin searching for it/them. Meanwhile, ET is looking for a place to hide and is discovered by a young boy, played by Henry Thomas. He takes ET in and hides him from his family. Meanwhile, the scientists are still trying to locate ET and are rapidly closing in. The result is a madcap chase that is part suspense, part magic. This is a truly great film and, although it's now over 20 years old, is still a favorite of a lot of people. Overall, an excellent FAMILY movie!