The movie itself has never looked better. Sound Audio wise, E.T sounds as good as it looks. With its Dolby Surround I don't think I have ever heard a sound mix with so much attention paid to the quality presentation of a music score in a movie. John Williams' genius soars across the front channels and its a true joy to the ears. Dialogue remains crisp and clean throughout, and perhaps the only upset is the fair lack of action from the rear speakers.
Supplements are really what the set is all about though.
It all begins at chapter 20 with the 'E.T Archives,' a wonderful onscreen library of still images beginning with original production illustration sketches by artists Ed Verreaux, Ralph McQuarrie and Carlo Rambaldi. The stills continue, often of scenes deleted, including the infamous scenes starring Harrison Ford, but more on all that later. Photos of the models, matte paintings and construction of the E.T puppets are also on offer. The Archive ends with a list of the movies Academy Award nominations and wins. It is now time to move on to side six where the presentation moves into long play CLV format, which must mean even more material is to come.