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Rating: Null/10 (7 September 2016)

E.T. is an instant classic that defined childhood innocence and what it means to be a friend. Elliot could easily take his new found alien to the authorities for a big reward, but instead keeps him safe inside his home, feeds him, lives him and even shares an empathetic connection with the little guy. E.T. provides much of the comedy as he tries out food, gets drink on one beer and walks around during Halloween in see of the costumes as if they are real. The drama equally bounces it out as he writhers away only to resurrection on the third day and when the two share goodbyes knowing it may be the last time they are one another. I literally bawled like a baby and wished for his swift recovery.
What's interesting to note is E.T. noticed a Yoda costume as if he recognizes him. Later in clone wars you see E.T. like creatures in a stadium as if they share a common universe.
The music, special effects and amazing camera shots like the bike crossing over the moon has wowed audiences around the world. Steven Spielberg was able to transform a pretty simple film into a heart warming family film enjoyed for many years to come. Its perfectly made with no sequels to condense the original.