Critically Acclaimed '80s Blockbuster

Rating: 8/10 (23 April 2013)

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is timeless, visually impressive and directorially phenomenal, that being said, while I appreciate all the uniqueness of the film, I don't really understand the universal acclaim as one of the all-time greats in cinema, nor do I agree with those who claim it to be one of the best movies of the 1980s.
Nevertheless, E.T. is a very enjoyable movie, a simple yet poetic story about loneliness. With a charming family-friendly basis coinciding with a not-so family friendly script, that is where the obscenities wear off and are replaced with a heartfelt story that anybody can enjoy. Even if you don't completely enjoy the film, you can still absorb the genius of Steven Spielberg and the incredibly impressive science fiction design of the focal alien 'E.T.'
There isn't much else worth mentioning though, a stellar soundtrack is composed by the always-ambient John Williams, and the writing is worthwhile with a few quotable and memorable lines. Whether it captured your heart or merely just your attention, I'm sure you have one or two nice things to say about this massive, critically acclaimed '80s blockbuster.