Timeless Storytelling

Rating: 9/10 (16 June 2015)

At the time of this writing, "E.T." is thirty-three years old and, despite major advances in special effects and film technology, it is still a watchable classic.
Spielberg does a good job bringing the viewer on a journey as seen through children's eyes. And, as in "Jaws", he engages our imagination by not revealing the unknown stranger immediately.
The film can be seen as an alternative to the many other foreboding films of alien visitation. E.T. is not a conquering villain or an inscrutable destructive force. He is a childlike being with an appreciation of beauty.
"E.T." shows what can be done with some puppetry, special effects, good acting, wonderful music and, of course, timeless storytelling. Like "The Wizard of Oz", "E.T." has charm and an emotionally-charged story that remains forever in style.