First of all, let me pose the question; why is this film only on here 3 times? Have we become so obsessed with Lord of the Rings (great movie) and Brokeback Mountain (O.K movie) that we’ve forgotten the classics? Now that I’ve got that out of my system, I’ll get down to business. E.T was made not only for children, but also for anybody of any age who has felt loneliness and the need for a friend. Most already know the story, but for the younger ones who haven’t seen it; kid who dad has split, cosmic botanist accidentally ditched by his family become pals. Face it, anyone who didn’t see this film when growing up DID NOT HAVE A CHILDHOOD.