Reviews of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial review

Posted : 3 weeks ago on 8 December 2009 07:41 (A review of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial)

E.T. truly is one of the most pleasurable, heartwarming films that I and probably everybody has ever laid eyes on in front of the screen. It is very much loved from Hollywood, from critics and from the public as well. E.T. is a film that is just an unforgettable classic with such famous scenes and excellent pieces of filmmaking. The most famous scene is when E.T. is inside the basket which is strapped to Elliott's bike and he makes the bike fly in the air. That is just so magical and is just a film you could wail in tears at. E.T is a lovely film that sends a very important message to families and also to young children. The main keyword in the message E.T. sends is friendship and what it really means. This film is such an inspiration to me and is one of the most tear-jerking films of all time. It can make you cry because of how beautiful the friendship is between Elliott and Henry and also the E.T. character. This film is such a legendary phenomenon that is just amazing. It is a real adventure of experiencing each of the characters' personalities but also exploring the beauty of friendship and loved ones. This became a worldwide phenomenon in the 1980s and it still is in the modern days after 20 years. E.T. is a really funny film as well because E.T. is obviously cute but he is pretty funny as well with the things he gets himself into when he is in the house like when he drinks a can of lager from the fridge.


The cast is really awesome! Henry Thomas has been in some good films at the present time like Legends Of The Fall and Gangs Of New York but he will obviously be best remembered for E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial. Henry's performance as Elliot was very heartfelt and funny as well because he ends up making it hard for the family to have to look after E.T without anybody finding out. E.T. comes along at a great time for Elliott because he is a lonely ten-year-old boy who is bullied by his older brother Michael. When Elliott finds E.T he adopts him and their bond becomes very heartfelt and pretty tear jerking. Robert MacNaughton was good as Michael. He is 16-years-old and he picks on his younger brother Elliott but that doesn't occur as much when he meets E.T and they become responsible for him. Drew Barrymore was just an ordinary child star when this film was released but now she is a Hollywood actress she is really remembered for portraying the youngest child Gertie. Gertie is a young seven-year-old girl who is very mischievous. When E.T. first comes into the film she is terrified of him but she slowly begins to love him. E.T. taught Michael and Gertie lessons by not being troublemakers. It felt like they couldn't resist E.T's cute beauty.


Steven Spielberg directed his first and only family film in his legendary career and has created one of the most famous family films of all time. E.T. inspired Spielberg because he said so himself that E.T. destined him to become a father. Spielberg was only mid 30s when he directed this film. After seeing thrillers that were Duel, Jaws and Close Encounters Of The Third Kind, Spielberg creates a one-of-a-king film. There aren't very many science fiction films that are family films, that are touching and thought provoking like this film really is. Spielberg is the perfect director for E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial. The script is absolutely amazing. I think it is probably the best written science fiction film of all time. Spielberg is one of the films from the past that has made Steven Spielberg a legend in only his 5th film. He was already a blockbuster legend when Jaws was released but was even more at E.T.


E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial is one of the biggest tear jerking films of all time because of its pure beauty. It is my third favourite Spielberg film after Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan. It is my third favourite science fiction film after The Empire Strikes Back and Aliens. E.T. is just a beautiful family phenomenon that everybody loves. E.T is one of my favourite film characters and is a close similarity to WALL-E's character because of the way they both speak and behave around others. E.T. is a magical film that makes you really think about things. I have to say that E.T. can be a character you can just think about and can be a friend to you in a way to help you so to speak. E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial is one of my all-time favourite childhood films. Masterpiece, phenomenal, beautiful, inspiring and there are loads more words to describe E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial. You will have to watch the film yourself to find out why.

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It Came From The Stars.....

Posted : 3 months, 2 weeks ago on 11 September 2009 01:05 (A review of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial)

An extra-terrestial becomes trapped on our planet & befriends an Earthling boy who shares a it's love for Reese's Pieces. From there, these two beings "from different worlds" (one of the rare times that this phrase is meant literally), began to share each other experiences in a bond that can only result from unconditional acceptance.
A moving picture which teaches that when it come to a deep longing for love in the form of kindness & friendship we humans are not alone.
And all we have to do to get it, even on a universally galactic level, is to just "be.... good".



This movie has gotten such a stigma attached to it, that I easily forget how much I enjoy watching it. After several years of this movie collecting dust on my video collection, I watched it with my 6 yr. old niece a couple of months ago, & I'll be honest with you: I don't know which one of us was left sitting there with more childlike awe & wonder on our faces.
Her, b'cuz as a kid, she thought that E.T., was one amazing tale.
Or me, b'cuz as an adult, I thought that Elliot's mom was one amazing tail.




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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial review

Posted : 1 year ago on 21 December 2008 12:09 (A review of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial)

Could be the best family movie ever. E.T is a truly awesome film that everyone can love. The story is just too sweet and you'll be creasing at the high-jinks pulled of by E.T and touched (no pun intended) by how innocent he is. Couple of scenes will set the tear ducts going but that's cool. Awesome film that'll only encourage friendship and love. Spielberg's best?

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One of Spielberg's masterpieces!

Posted : 1 year, 8 months ago on 21 April 2008 10:19 (A review of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial)

"E.T. phone home..."

I don't know if it's possible, by any stretch of the imagination, to find Steven Spielberg's E.T. anything less than a perfect movie. The whole experience completely blew me away, and just the thought of this movie being made almost 30 years ago makes the film seem even more amazing.

The whole movie has not dated one bit. Every time we see that little fat alien it never looks fake - not even for a second. For the whole time he looks incredibly real, without any hint of flaws at all. The whole story is classic, and the whole experience is filled with moments of true nostalgia.

E.T. is the tale of a little ugly-but-loveable alien who comes to Earth with others from his species. But as the government arrives at the scene, the aliens pack up and leave...inadvertently leaving behind one of their own. The story then turns to a young boy named Elliot (Thomas) who lives with his family. In a bad state of mind because of the recent divorce of his parents, Elliot is having trouble coping. But one night his whole life is changed when he finds the little alien in his garden shed. Of course, no-one believes what he saw...until Elliot decides to bring the alien into his home and harbour him from the harsh world that surrounds them. But the government have not called off their search for the little extra terrestrial they know was left behind, and now know where he is hiding.

E.T. is a film filled with incredible power. With each new film Spielberg sets the bar even higher with his new state-of-the-art special effects and innovative concepts. Spielberg conceived the whole concept himself, and this only heightens my respect for the man. His directing is always done to perfection. He knows how each shot will play out, and must reach perfection before the film's completion.

And John Williams' score...was absolutely flawless. The music gave me goosebumps because it was so powerful, and it still gives me goosebumps every time I watch it. The power of the movie never wears off no matter how many times you've seen it. If anything, it's more powerful with each new screening. The score is triumphant, inspirational and poignant.

The whole sound design was amazing. The little alien sounded so oblivious and innocent, and his tone of voice is so gorgeous not to mention adorable.

Performances are loaded with power. Young Henry Thomas, star of the show, carries the film incredibly. He's a young actor, but he can't be flawed in terms of acting skills. He had me in tears. It was interesting seeing young Drew Barrymore in the cast. She's still a young girl and she looks so delightful.

Almost 30 years on, E.T. is a film that still captures the hearts of contemporary audiences. It stands the test of time and is a true classic. I was in tears for the whole movie, and you will be too - in terms of both sadness and the poignancy of the experience. Do not miss this one or you will be passing up one of the greatest films of all time.

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