Blockbuster of 1982. Spielberg masterpiece.

Rating: 9/10 (7 May 2008)

Much talked about heartwarming and cherished movie from Steven Spielberg. Unparalleled magic and imagination that touches hearts of all ages. A 10-year-old boy Elliott(Henry Thomas)befriends an extra-terrestrial accidentally left behind on Earth. A moving story of Elliott helping the lost little alien learn of ways on Earth and then the dependence of his brother and sister to elude scientists and government agents from apprehending the little E.T. for their own purposes. Wiht help E.T. manages to "phone home". Scenes of friendship with no earthly bounds and humorous moments as a young Drew Barrymore almost steals the show. A sensational and magical score by John Williams. At one time this film held the honor of being the highest grossing movie of All-Time. Rounding out the cast: Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote, Robert Macnaughton, C. Thomas Howell and K.C. Martel.