A sweet story of friendship and faith!

Rating: Null/10 (21 October 2002)

Steven Spielberg has created a fairy tale for the 80s as a little boy
Elliot befriends a lovable alien creature from outer space in one of
the most loved movies ever made. Spielberg carefully recreates
what could be any boy's childhood fantasies and carefully weaves
them into a story about family in the suburbs trying to hold on
together after their dad leaves their mother and heads towards
Mexico. Dee Wallace is perfect as the depressed and yet loving
mother of three, a teen, a little boy (Elliot) played memorably by
Henry Thomas, and a little girl (a never more appealing Drew
Barrymore). E.T. (The Extra Terrestrial) is left stranded on earth
after his spaceship leaves him behind and he becomes a survivor
with the help of Elliot, whom begins to literally feel all of the alien's
emotions. Problem comes when government agents are on the
hot trail to capture E.T. and Elliot and his friends must help get E.T.
back to his home planet. Undeniably one of the best movies of the
80s with movie magic to spare. Spielberg's "feel good" happy
ending and idealized happy family after broken bonds is evident
here. Witness the powerfully told story of love, friendship, family,
and ultimate sacrifice. An originally comic and heart-warming
movie for all ages! 10/10