what was so good about steven spielberg's E.T?
540556
In 1982 it was the best movie for the whole family to go see.It's about a young boy's discovery of an Extra-Terrestrial (ET).The movie shows the innocence,frustration,courage and love this ten year old boy and friends go through to save another being.Great visual effects for that time period.Over all it is one of his best movies.
490818
I bought for me and 4 friends. They bought the popcorn and soda. I was the only one who read the book first. It was so good I had to see the movie. I wasn't disappointed. Everyone loved the movie. \n\nThe movie was very close to the book, but the reading the book first is a good idea, because it's a complicated mystery and requires you to think a bit. \n\nI'd say the professional movie critics didn't like it because it was a cerebral, intellectual movie as opposed to a slam-bang, shoot 'em up, fireworks and explosions, SFX kind of movie. It isn't a WOW! LOOK AT THAT! kind of movie, but it is definitely a WOW! \n\nThe dialogue definitely stabs the Catholic Church right between the eyes and this is another reason why many people have a problem with it.\n\nEnjoy the mystery, the chase, the plot and the shocking surprises, one right after another. I would definitely pay to see it again, but only for the purpose of entertaining a friend who hasn't seen it.
577539
Yes I loved it -  the past and the present were beautiful weaved together. \n\nPlus it was not a copy of any American movie and every actor had a substantial role.
1131136
I absolutely LOVED this movie!!! I thought that it was a good movie for kids and adults! It gives a look through the eyes of a world where cars are 'people' - they have feelings and emotions... etc.  I thought that it was a great idea for a movie! And the voices were a wonderful choice. especially for the lead role (Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen and Paul Newman as Doc Hudson). Go see the movie! If you love Pixar... you will love this movie!!! Did you know that Pixar is in it's 20th year of making movies!!! Pretty impressive!
725672
It is a difficult watch because there are many elements at play....\nthe center of the movie is how the west (namely, the U.S.) influences and EVEN DICTATES policy in a region of the world where borders are battle lines...\n\nClearly, oil is the critical resource, but how that oil is gathered through contacts...and contracts...says a lot about how the world is today...\n\nFrom the lowly peasant worker in Saudi Arabia to a Big Oil's CEO, all the people you see within the framework of the film have a stake in what happens next..\n\nAnd George Clooney is one of the more deserving Academy Award winners in recent years...he is amazing...\n\nJust my opinion...lol
593626
To explain about the general plot, this movie will sound really boring. First the movie is in Black and White. What makes it even "weaker" is that at the begining of the movie, 12 men walk into a small room; a little over 1 hour later, the 12 men walk out of the room after a long series of talking, and the movie is over. Sounds boring eh? \nWRONG! This movie is absolutely fascinating and captivating! Now let me explain this first: I think my favorite movie genre are the medival battle movies like Braveheart. I like big war scenes and how people die for their country because of what they believe. Court-Jury movies usually don't captivate me. However, I think there are High-Quality movies and horrible movies in every genre. So my collection tries to find the best movies in each genre. So why would a movie with such low visual and mediocre general plot(not to mention romance, humor, and all that) make it into my collection? Well, the high quality part about this movie is that it challenges your mind directly. The more confidence you are with your intelligence, the more stunned you will be with this movie. \n\nAnyways, down to some numbers:\n\nVisual: 75\nAudio: 80\nScenes: 70\nGeneral Plot: 82\nSpecific Plot: 96\nIntensity: 95\nConsistency: 92\nSurprise Factor: 92\nIntelligence: 93\nEnding: 88\nHumor: N/A\nRomance: N/A\n\nAs you can see, this movie has quite a few low points. This is due to the oldness of the movie and the simple elements of it. The beauty of the movie, however, is how the movie makes you become sure on one thing, and then suddenly challenges your thought. It brings up doubt in a doubtless situation.\n\nVisual is Black and white, so no good points in it. The camera and light contrast is pretty good, so I still give it a 75. There are no particularly exciting music or sound effects....which would ruin the movie if there was. But anyways, I have to give a point to that so there it is. The music fits well into the mood of the movie though. \nNo great scences in the movie. Everything you see you have a good chance of seeing at home or outside: tables, people talking, conflicts, arguments...etc. \nIntensity is a high point in the movie. During the movie, although nothing exciting is happening, you can feel how intense everyone is. The hot air, people's tempers, fitting different personalities into one room and planning to come out with one opinion; you can almost feel that you are in the room and ready to argue. The conversations are also never pointless, each making a point a developing a character's personality. Basically, this keeps your attention on the movie. \n\nThe movie is quite consistent too. There arn't really places where you feel like the pace is too slow or nothing is happening. Every minute of the movie is consistently pretty good and making the movie a little better. \n\nThe surprise factor in this movie that I identified is not ones like Fight Club, Vanilla Sky, or Entrapment where what is real appears to be not. It simplies surprises you with statements that make you think "Wow, why didn't I think of that? Hmmm, I'm still not convinced though." And then after awhile, he points out another thing that you didn't think of that convinces you. After awhile, you'll change from a stuborn person to a convinced one. \n\nThe enjoyment of the movie is simply being sure of something, and then being convince the contrary. I consider myself quite intellectual and I love to argue. Most of the times I am right. This movie made me quite wrong (I would raise my hands with the 11 Juries) and I simply love it. Watch it and you won't regret.\n\nI havn't seen the new 12 angry men with color yet, so if everything else in the new one is just as good, it will be terrific and certain qualify with higher points. Anyways, overall I give this movie a 92. Go watch it.
454664
Local Hero.\nThe humour was very discreet.\nThe scenery was fantastic.\nBurt Lancaster can do comedy.\nAll the stars and the supporting actors/actresses were superb.\nThe subtle analyses on real life was well written.
1002116
"What's eating Gilbert Grape" was excellent- He gives an amazingly controlled performance in a movie that'll make you cry everytime. It's a bit slower, though, and there are people that don't like that. \n"The Secret Window" was also very good, because he plays the role very well despite 'uglifications' made to him- I honestly found it well written and performed. Of course, it never hurts to throw John Turtorro in the mix.\n"Edward Scissor Hands" I like because it's out of the norm, and obviously because Tim Burton is just brilliant. You end up feeling so bad for Edward- you get him even though there's few parralels to be drawn on a surface level to a *normal* persons life. \n\nThat's my two cents. Gotta luv the Depp.
906719
I enjoyed it far more than I was expecting to. Don't listen to anyone who tells you that a blond northern bloke can't play Bond. He does a fantastic job \n\nGo and see it, you won't regret it !
1021308
i saw it on 6/6/06...i thought it was pretty good..there are a couple of good scary moments. a lot of visual effects and the dream scenes are a lot better than the original. The end is AWESOME! A must see in the theater.
1095017
The cinematography was masterful, the acting was spectacular, the dialogue was a little awkward in pints but never really faltered.\nGood Movie to watch.
794184
It was a good movie,..plus a good love story. Teeny boppers went multiple times to see it. It had much wider appeal then LOTR.
1043806
Mixed opinions... I love Toy Story, always have, but I'm so tired of computer animated movies. Anything drawn has been shunned in favor for talking cars, animals, etc... they get to be very interchangable.\nThat said I still love TS too much, i would see it.
578530
Yup!  They used it in the movie E.T., and it flew!  I'm sure you can find it on Ebay or something.
826579
Well, aside from an intersting plot and creative characters, the original film was a huge hit in theaters because of the special effects. People of my generation (the one right after the big Star Wars fans) watch movies like that and think, "Wow, what lame special effects!" though at the time, it was awe-inspiring. The worst special effect (I think) I have ever seen was in Creature from the Black Lagoon, when a bat flew out of the cave, and the wire it was on was clearly visible.
222360
It's a very intelligent movie, just like Clooney's previous (confessions of a dangerous mind).\nIt has a very slow pace, but it's a very good movie.
284708
oh yeah the money is good and i love spielberg.