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E.T.


E.T. is my favorite film of all time although others are really close (Gone With the Wind, Sabrina, Casablanca, Schindler’s List, Chocolat, . . . ) Whenever I consider choosing another film to be my favorite, I think of E.T. and it’s a clear decision.

This film has everything–fantasy, tears, laughter, beautiful music, special effects . . . and still maintains an amazing amount of humanity. It’s a film that can still transport us from the stresses of our daily lives. I will always love this film!

This film, might have been fictional but, I thought this was a great film, for people of all ages. It made you laugh, sad, happy, excited, and it kept you in suspence during the whole movie. It was very well directed.

WOODY HAYES

There are so many movies that I love, but this one stands out for me. It brings out the childhood innocence that we all had and reminds of the loneliness that we all face in life, particulary with Elliot. Even if we all do not have the same situation that he is in, we still face some kind of loneliness and the need of a friend to help us with difficult times. Steven Spielberg is a national treasure and it reminds us why he is one of the greatest filmmakers.

Maybe it’s because I’m a child of the 80s. Maybe it’s because I’m a sucker for a good movie. Either way you cut it, every time that bicycle becomes airborne, the hairs stand up on the back of my neck and I remember why I watch movies!

E.T.

E.T. is incredible, a story of love, friendship, humor, and supernatural forces..a tale of an ordinary boy having an extraordinary experience.

I saw this movie when I was six years old and my father had died. I connected very strongly to the characters, their dynamics and relationships, the humor…everything felt like it did at the time! Elliott played by Henry Thomas was absolutely astonishing…just the most amazing performance. It felt so real to me, the backdrop of the family drama with E.T. who brought adventure, mystery, excitement, friendship, and love all together. I loved this movie for portraying Elliot as a grown-up in many ways. I can’t ever watch this movie without crying. It’s a good cry though. It makes you feel alive.
By: Jan Manon

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.

I fell in love with movies at the age of 3!

I laughed, I cried, I fell in love with movies at the age of 3!
By: Shane Cullum

E.T. is incredible, a story of love, friendship, humor, and supernatural forces..a tale of an ordinary boy having an extraordinary experience.

I saw this movie when I was six years old and my father had died. I connected very strongly to the characters, their dynamics and relationships, the humor…everything felt like it did at the time! Elliott played by Henry Thomas was absolutely astonishing…just the most amazing performance. It felt so real to me, the backdrop of the family drama with E.T. who brought adventure, mystery, excitement, friendship, and love all together. I loved this movie for portraying Elliot as a grown-up in many ways. I can’t ever watch this movie without crying. It’s a good cry though. It makes you feel alive.
By: Jan Manon