Review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Emotional journey

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In my opinion, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” is possibly Steven’s finest work. I first saw the film in 2006, and it practically changed the way I watched films. It’s not “Star Wars,” yet it’s not “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” either. It has neither action packed thrills nor touchy family moments. Instead, it’s best described as a thinking, emotional journey. After thirty years the story is still timeless: what would happen if aliens made contact with the everyman?

Glowing compliments aside, the film is technically sound: special effects that still hold up to today’s standards, stunning performances by Dreyfuss, Dillon and Garr (among others), and breathtaking music.

Without divulging too much information, the story follows the actions of everyday people involved mysterious alien encounters, particularly a lineman, Roy Neary, a single mother, Jillian Guiler, and a French scientist, Claude Lacombe. It includes clever twists and even a little humour. The film closes triumphantly with a smashing finish.

Truly, I am thankful that Steven made the film when he did. In his own words, had he made it now, the film would be drastically different. But it is just the way the film is that makes it so magical.

To be simply put, CE3K is an iconic emotional and fulfilling science fiction film and I absolutely adore it.

Added by Zenith 1 year ago on 27 January 2007 06:09

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