Close encounters of the third kind / E.T

Rating: 7/10 (22 October 2011)

Not every day world is given sci-fi film and not every time its that good. Unfortunately like 99% of films that comes from Hollywood its deeply flawed however in comparison to certain robo trilogy this is a masterpiece (brainless teenagers that concentrated mainly in one country probably wont agree :P ). This film is a mix of 2 sci-fi classics that were given to us by mr Spielberg. I'm talking about E.T and Close Encounters of the third kind. Like in et we have brave, pure hearted teenagers who against all odds in their stupidity are also only smart and righteous people in town. Like in Close encounters we have evil military that just wont share info with good people of US and mystery which is obvious from the beginning but for things to unveil completely we have to first bite off our nails for an hour. This is actually good think because don't know how about you but I'm just sick of the trailers that reveal key-points of the story not to mention films with no mystery. Here informations are given to the audience piece by piece and that is what makes it so damn interesting (for most parts).
SPOILER ALERT
Just like I mentioned earlier film is flawed. Mainly by so common idiotism. First off all in 1979 US pick-ups were the safest vehicles on earth they could take head on collision with the train and after be in better condition then locomotive. Like that dude couldn't steal some big track and leave it on the tracks and while running he could be struck by a splinter from those big explosions. Necessity for drama won over common sense. That left really bad impression and its full of such moments. After those moments I always wonder either a film maker is that stupid or the audience for which its intended for. Like in most of JJ's films there is cinematography that reveal nothing more then a hand or claw of the monster (Cloverfield all over again but there it was justified with sudo-documental style of the film). This is kind of entertaining at the beginning but after each scene it keeps getting more and more irritating. I don't necessarily consider it as a flaw more like going a little bit over the top.
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When it comes to acting... Lets just say its not bad. Joel is quite credible in his role. However his complete lack of fear is in my opinion a little bit disappointing. Unfortunately this is how JJ probably imagined that character. I mus mention Elle Fanning's role, she was outstanding in comparison to the rest of cast and I hope she can give even better performances in the future.
CGI is very good especially derail of a train (in a clash with fearsome pickup. Monsters snout is also very lovely.
In conclusion I must recommend it to all of you who liked any of Spielbergs sci-fi films. And its a must see for those who grew up on his work. 7/10