A modern E.T. with some interesting ideas

Rating: Null/10 (17 August 2011)

In 1982, Steven Spielberg produced a movie called "E.T." which went to become an instant classic. In it, an alien is stranded on Earth and a child is helping the frightened creature return home, defying authority and following his heart. This film has an eerily similar plot.
There are differences, though. This alien is huge, has no problem killing people and only in one scene seems to blend into a semblance of the E.T. we know and love. The effects are obviously better and the kids are brilliant in their play, especially Elle Fanning, who at 13 seems to be an already well established actress.
Bottom line: this is more of a thought provoking film, rather than a kiddie, heart melting, "Awww" thing. It might be one of the few J.J.Abrams scripts that I liked. I actually waited so long to watch it because he directed the film. It is not a masterpiece, but it accomplishes every goal set.