My 150 Favorite Movies - #55
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Normally, I'm not much of a fan of science fiction, but E.T. is so much more than that. It's a fantasy, a family film, but above all else, E.T. is fun. Directed by Steven Spielberg, and starring Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace and (introducing) Drew Barrymore, E.T. surpassed Star Wars to become the highest-grossing film of all time, until overtaken by Jurassic Park, another Spielberg-directed film. The story famously revolves around a lonely young boy, played by Thomas, who befriends an alien stranded on Earth, who is attempting to return home. The story of how Elliott helps E.T. to return home makes up the bulk of the plotline. Universally acclaimed upon arrival as an instant classic, E.T. is both awe-inspiring and unforgettable.
Normally, I'm not much of a fan of science fiction, but E.T. is so much more than that. It's a fantasy, a family film, but above all else, E.T. is fun. Directed by Steven Spielberg, and starring Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace and (introducing) Drew Barrymore, E.T. surpassed Star Wars to become the highest-grossing film of all time, until overtaken by Jurassic Park, another Spielberg-directed film. The story famously revolves around a lonely young boy, played by Thomas, who befriends an alien stranded on Earth, who is attempting to return home. The story of how Elliott helps E.T. to return home makes up the bulk of the plotline. Universally acclaimed upon arrival as an instant classic, E.T. is both awe-inspiring and unforgettable.
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