The Bottom Line
The 1982 version of “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” is a great classic film, and the 2002 update is the best version of this movie yet.
Pros
- Classic American film plays beautifully on DVD
- Strong performances by child actors
- DVDs come with many special features
Cons
- No commentary track(s)
- Film may be too sentimental for some
- Some mild profanity and disrespectful attitudes
Description
- Two-disc DVD set containing both 2002 and 1982 versions of movie "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial"
- Movie is enormously popular Steven Spielberg sci-fi classic
- 2002 version has better sound quality, improved special effects, and additional footage
Guide Review - "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" Two-Disc DVD Set
The story is about a 10-year-old suburban boy named Elliott who finds an extra-terrestrial being who has been accidentally left behind by his spaceship. Elliott lets his older brother and younger sister in on his discovery, which they start to refer to as E.T. The kids instinctively realize that they must keep E.T. hidden and try to help him return home. I love this heartwarming, cinematic, and highly entertaining film, and I never fully appreciated it until I watched it on DVD. I thought that, with its improved special effects and remastered sound track, the 2002 update looks and sounds as good as any contemporary movie. The updated version also contains a cute new scene of E.T. enjoying himself in a bathtub.
