One of the great masterpieces of cinema

Rating: 10/10 (5 September 2002)

Spielberg's masterpiece of friendship and connection is still as powerful today as it was 20 years ago. Although this is my favorite movie, I am trying to be fair in this review. "Schindler's List" is Spielberg's best film, and "Raging Bull" is the best film of the 80's, but this film ranks second in both those catergories. Great acting, direction, and the character of ET is one of the best performances not done by an actor on-screen of all time. The film is a classic, and the measuring stick by which modern successful films are measured. That is as it should be. Excellent in every catergory.