E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial (Ultimate Gift Boxed Set)
Starring:Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace (II), Robert MacNaughton, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote, K.C. Martel, Sean Frye, C. Thomas Howell, David M. O'Dell (III), Richard Swingler, Frank Toth, Robert Barton, Michael Darrell, David Berkson, David Carlberg, Milt Kogan, Alexander Lampone, Rhoda Makoff, Robert Murphy (III), Richard Pesavento
Director: Steven Spielberg
Studio: Universal Studios
Product Type: DVD
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com essential video
Steven Spielberg's 1982 hit about a stranded alien and his loving relationship with a fatherless boy (Henry Thomas) struck a chord with audiences everywhere, and it furthered Spielberg's reputation as a director of equally strong commercial sensibilities and classical leanings. Henry Thomas gives a strong, emotional performance as E.T.'s young friend, Robert MacNaughton and Drew Barrymore make a solid impression as his siblings, and Dee Wallace is lively as the kids' mother. The special effects almost look a bit quaint now with all the computer advancements that have occurred since, but they also have more heart behind them than a lot of what we see today. --Tom Keogh
Average customer rating:
- ET
- Still great after all these years
- A Classic
- E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial
- Amazingly overrated
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E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Henry Thomas , Dee Wallace (II) , Robert MacNaughton , Drew Barrymore , and Peter Coyote
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ASIN: B000A2IPP0
Release Date: 2005-08-23 |
Amazon.com essential video
Steven Spielberg's 1982 hit about a stranded alien and his loving relationship with a fatherless boy (Henry Thomas) struck a chord with audiences everywhere, and it furthered Spielberg's reputation as a director of equally strong commercial sensibilities and classical leanings. Henry Thomas gives a strong, emotional performance as E.T.'s young friend, Robert MacNaughton and Drew Barrymore make a solid impression as his siblings, and Dee Wallace is lively as the kids' mother. The special effects almost look a bit quaint now with all the computer advancements that have occurred since, but they also have more heart behind them than a lot of what we see today. --Tom Keogh
Product Description
Director Steven Spielberg s heartwarming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination, E.T. follows the moving story of a lost little alien who befriends 10-year-old, Elliot. Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie that captivated audiences around the world.
System Requirements:
Starring: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote
Directed By: Steven Spielberg
Running Time: 121 Min.
Copyright Universal Studios Home Entertainment 2005
Format: DVD MOVIE
Customer Reviews:
ET.......2007-07-02
ET LIVED UP TO A DEFINITE 5. THE VIDEO WAS TOP NOTCH. THE AUDIO WAS OK. I AM GLAD THAT I BOUGHT FROM YOU!!
DALE ANDERSEN
Still great after all these years.......2007-06-07
I recently watched E.T. for the first time in many years with my 4 year old daughter. It was like I was watching it again for the very first time. She absolutely loves this film and so do I.
I was 11 when this movie came out, so I really could relate with the kids in the film. I grew up in that same generation, in middle-class suburbia, USA, had Star Wars toys, rode bikes with my friends, etc. Watching this film brought it all back to me again and reminded me of a time in my life when the world was much bigger and life was a lot simpler. It's amazing how age can take the innocence away from you, but this movie is the perfect way to get it back, even if just for 2 hours.
Even though I had seen the movie and knew what was going to happen, I still cried like a baby when E.T. "died" and when he finally went home. The scene at the very end when the spaceship leaves a rainbow in its wake and you see the reactions of the kids and the adults as the ship disappears will make your heart burst and leave you weeping like a child.
Most of the naysayers of this film are definitely in the minority. This film is sheer brilliance and Spielberg has forged himself a place in history by directing it. The story, the acting, the music, the cinematography are all perfectly executed. It is a film that can be enjoyed by all ages.
One pet peeve, though. The 2002 version is a sell-out. The digital "upgrading" of some of the effects were well-done and appreciated, but replacing guns with walkie-talkies is just plain stupid. While I was watcing the 2002 version, I thought to myself, "That's a strange way to hold a walkie-talkie." Then I realized that in the original version, it was a gun, not a radio.
I was very disappointed that Spielberg would feel pressured to alter this work of genius just because of political correctness. Police and government agents carry guns. They sometimes even use them to hurt or kill others. It's a fact of life. If that fact was too much for kids to handle, why didn't Spielberg edit out the whole part where E.T. dies? That's a cold, hard fact of life as well. If you're gonna go PC, why not go all the way? Why? Because doing so would have totally eradicated the emotional impact of the film and it would never have become such a huge hit. What can I say? Money talks; another cold, hard fact of life.
Enough ranting. Please, purchase this DVD. Not only is it a masterful work of movie-making, not only is it a piece of cinema history, you will actually ENJOY it! It's one of those movies you can actually enjoy with the whole family.
Priceless, timeless, ageless, E.T. has suspense, action, humor, and most importantly, a message of love and friendship that transcends all boundaries. What else do you need from a film?
A Classic.......2007-03-08
This is a classic for any family. There are one or two "no-no" words, but such a great story!!!!!!!!!
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial.......2007-02-22
A totally enjoyable movie to be watch with grandkids. Not that scary as to frighten them
Amazingly overrated.......2006-12-27
It's amazing how there are some lackluster films that become so vastly overrated. I saw E.T. once in the theater back in 1982, and never had a desire to watch it again. The only thing about this movie that I didn't find annoying was the alien himself. The children seemed obnoxious, the government officials were just cardboard caricatures, and all this came from the same guy who gave us the vastly superior "Close Encounters?" In "Close Encounters," Roy Neary's children were also obnoxious, but their screen time was minimal. In E.T., they dominate the movie.
I found the plot to be unengaging and not very interesting. Okay, the kids first meet E.T., they scream, E.T. screams back, okay cute. The mother finds out and gets upset. Okay. E.T. drinks a beer that causes him and Elliot to get drunk. Okay, ha ha. And the bike ride in the air? You can probably see something just as cute in a number of Disney films, like "Bedknobs and Broomsticks." But what else is there to this movie? Just a boring and depressing second half stretch of the film, involving trying to get E.T. back to his ship -- a noble effort, but not exactly a thrill ride of a plot device for a fictional movie. As far as a lesson in friendship, you can see that told just as well in droves of non-science fiction films. But in sci-fi, give me some awe and wonder, some mystery, something that makes you think.
I never saw this on DVD, but what makes it even worse is that I heard that Spielberg even allowed some PC tampering with his film, like the police carrying flashlights now instead of guns.
If this is what you truly like, have fun. But how this film got elevated to the "Gone With the Wind" class is beyond me.
Average customer rating:
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E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial (Full Screen Edition)
Starring: Henry Thomas , Dee Wallace (II) , Robert MacNaughton , Drew Barrymore , and Peter Coyote
Director: Steven Spielberg
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- E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial (Widescreen Collector's Edition)
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Release Date: 2005-08-23 |
Product Description
Director Steven Spielberg s heartwarming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination, E.T. follows the moving story of a lost little alien who befriends 10-year-old, Elliot. Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie that captivated audiences around the world.
System Requirements:
Starring: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote
Directed By: Steven Spielberg
Running Time: 121 Min.
Copyright Universal Studios Home Entertainment 2005
Format: DVD MOVIE
Customer Reviews:
More then 5 stars !.......2007-03-20
The story of Et is a heartwarming story about an alien and a boy !
excellent storyline and great all around of a flim of science fiction !
Revisting my childhood in 1982 and APLUS of a movie , deserve as many as 100 stars over anyother sciene fiction movie and my Et idea came up after 9 years of release oringinal movie in 1982 ! Reuniting Et after 9 years in 1991 with Elliot and Et seeing each other after 10 years !
But flat idea to bring back ET still enjoy the movie after 24 years !
Average customer rating:
- ET
- Still great after all these years
- A Classic
- E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial
- Amazingly overrated
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E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial (Widescreen Collector's Edition)
Starring: Drew Barrymore , Robert Barton , Peter Coyote , Tamara de Treaux , and Michael Durrell
Director: Steven Spielberg
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- 2001 - A Space Odyssey
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Release Date: 2002-10-22 |
Amazon.com essential video
Steven Spielberg's 1982 hit about a stranded alien and his loving relationship with a fatherless boy (Henry Thomas) struck a chord with audiences everywhere, and it furthered Spielberg's reputation as a director of equally strong commercial sensibilities and classical leanings. Henry Thomas gives a strong, emotional performance as E.T.'s young friend, Robert MacNaughton and Drew Barrymore make a solid impression as his siblings, and Dee Wallace is lively as the kids' mother. The special effects almost look a bit quaint now with all the computer advancements that have occurred since, but they also have more heart behind them than a lot of what we see today. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews:
ET.......2007-07-02
ET LIVED UP TO A DEFINITE 5. THE VIDEO WAS TOP NOTCH. THE AUDIO WAS OK. I AM GLAD THAT I BOUGHT FROM YOU!!
DALE ANDERSEN
Still great after all these years.......2007-06-07
I recently watched E.T. for the first time in many years with my 4 year old daughter. It was like I was watching it again for the very first time. She absolutely loves this film and so do I.
I was 11 when this movie came out, so I really could relate with the kids in the film. I grew up in that same generation, in middle-class suburbia, USA, had Star Wars toys, rode bikes with my friends, etc. Watching this film brought it all back to me again and reminded me of a time in my life when the world was much bigger and life was a lot simpler. It's amazing how age can take the innocence away from you, but this movie is the perfect way to get it back, even if just for 2 hours.
Even though I had seen the movie and knew what was going to happen, I still cried like a baby when E.T. "died" and when he finally went home. The scene at the very end when the spaceship leaves a rainbow in its wake and you see the reactions of the kids and the adults as the ship disappears will make your heart burst and leave you weeping like a child.
Most of the naysayers of this film are definitely in the minority. This film is sheer brilliance and Spielberg has forged himself a place in history by directing it. The story, the acting, the music, the cinematography are all perfectly executed. It is a film that can be enjoyed by all ages.
One pet peeve, though. The 2002 version is a sell-out. The digital "upgrading" of some of the effects were well-done and appreciated, but replacing guns with walkie-talkies is just plain stupid. While I was watcing the 2002 version, I thought to myself, "That's a strange way to hold a walkie-talkie." Then I realized that in the original version, it was a gun, not a radio.
I was very disappointed that Spielberg would feel pressured to alter this work of genius just because of political correctness. Police and government agents carry guns. They sometimes even use them to hurt or kill others. It's a fact of life. If that fact was too much for kids to handle, why didn't Spielberg edit out the whole part where E.T. dies? That's a cold, hard fact of life as well. If you're gonna go PC, why not go all the way? Why? Because doing so would have totally eradicated the emotional impact of the film and it would never have become such a huge hit. What can I say? Money talks; another cold, hard fact of life.
Enough ranting. Please, purchase this DVD. Not only is it a masterful work of movie-making, not only is it a piece of cinema history, you will actually ENJOY it! It's one of those movies you can actually enjoy with the whole family.
Priceless, timeless, ageless, E.T. has suspense, action, humor, and most importantly, a message of love and friendship that transcends all boundaries. What else do you need from a film?
A Classic.......2007-03-08
This is a classic for any family. There are one or two "no-no" words, but such a great story!!!!!!!!!
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial.......2007-02-22
A totally enjoyable movie to be watch with grandkids. Not that scary as to frighten them
Amazingly overrated.......2006-12-27
It's amazing how there are some lackluster films that become so vastly overrated. I saw E.T. once in the theater back in 1982, and never had a desire to watch it again. The only thing about this movie that I didn't find annoying was the alien himself. The children seemed obnoxious, the government officials were just cardboard caricatures, and all this came from the same guy who gave us the vastly superior "Close Encounters?" In "Close Encounters," Roy Neary's children were also obnoxious, but their screen time was minimal. In E.T., they dominate the movie.
I found the plot to be unengaging and not very interesting. Okay, the kids first meet E.T., they scream, E.T. screams back, okay cute. The mother finds out and gets upset. Okay. E.T. drinks a beer that causes him and Elliot to get drunk. Okay, ha ha. And the bike ride in the air? You can probably see something just as cute in a number of Disney films, like "Bedknobs and Broomsticks." But what else is there to this movie? Just a boring and depressing second half stretch of the film, involving trying to get E.T. back to his ship -- a noble effort, but not exactly a thrill ride of a plot device for a fictional movie. As far as a lesson in friendship, you can see that told just as well in droves of non-science fiction films. But in sci-fi, give me some awe and wonder, some mystery, something that makes you think.
I never saw this on DVD, but what makes it even worse is that I heard that Spielberg even allowed some PC tampering with his film, like the police carrying flashlights now instead of guns.
If this is what you truly like, have fun. But how this film got elevated to the "Gone With the Wind" class is beyond me.
Average customer rating:
- ET
- Still great after all these years
- A Classic
- E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial
- Amazingly overrated
|
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial (Full Screen Collector's Edition)
Starring: Henry Thomas , Dee Wallace (II) , Robert MacNaughton , Drew Barrymore , and Peter Coyote
Director: Steven Spielberg
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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- Back to the Future - The Complete Trilogy (Widescreen Edition)
- 2001 - A Space Odyssey
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Release Date: 2002-10-22 |
Amazon.com essential video
Steven Spielberg's 1982 hit about a stranded alien and his loving relationship with a fatherless boy (Henry Thomas) struck a chord with audiences everywhere, and it furthered Spielberg's reputation as a director of equally strong commercial sensibilities and classical leanings. Henry Thomas gives a strong, emotional performance as E.T.'s young friend, Robert MacNaughton and Drew Barrymore make a solid impression as his siblings, and Dee Wallace is lively as the kids' mother. The special effects almost look a bit quaint now with all the computer advancements that have occurred since, but they also have more heart behind them than a lot of what we see today. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews:
ET.......2007-07-02
ET LIVED UP TO A DEFINITE 5. THE VIDEO WAS TOP NOTCH. THE AUDIO WAS OK. I AM GLAD THAT I BOUGHT FROM YOU!!
DALE ANDERSEN
Still great after all these years.......2007-06-07
I recently watched E.T. for the first time in many years with my 4 year old daughter. It was like I was watching it again for the very first time. She absolutely loves this film and so do I.
I was 11 when this movie came out, so I really could relate with the kids in the film. I grew up in that same generation, in middle-class suburbia, USA, had Star Wars toys, rode bikes with my friends, etc. Watching this film brought it all back to me again and reminded me of a time in my life when the world was much bigger and life was a lot simpler. It's amazing how age can take the innocence away from you, but this movie is the perfect way to get it back, even if just for 2 hours.
Even though I had seen the movie and knew what was going to happen, I still cried like a baby when E.T. "died" and when he finally went home. The scene at the very end when the spaceship leaves a rainbow in its wake and you see the reactions of the kids and the adults as the ship disappears will make your heart burst and leave you weeping like a child.
Most of the naysayers of this film are definitely in the minority. This film is sheer brilliance and Spielberg has forged himself a place in history by directing it. The story, the acting, the music, the cinematography are all perfectly executed. It is a film that can be enjoyed by all ages.
One pet peeve, though. The 2002 version is a sell-out. The digital "upgrading" of some of the effects were well-done and appreciated, but replacing guns with walkie-talkies is just plain stupid. While I was watcing the 2002 version, I thought to myself, "That's a strange way to hold a walkie-talkie." Then I realized that in the original version, it was a gun, not a radio.
I was very disappointed that Spielberg would feel pressured to alter this work of genius just because of political correctness. Police and government agents carry guns. They sometimes even use them to hurt or kill others. It's a fact of life. If that fact was too much for kids to handle, why didn't Spielberg edit out the whole part where E.T. dies? That's a cold, hard fact of life as well. If you're gonna go PC, why not go all the way? Why? Because doing so would have totally eradicated the emotional impact of the film and it would never have become such a huge hit. What can I say? Money talks; another cold, hard fact of life.
Enough ranting. Please, purchase this DVD. Not only is it a masterful work of movie-making, not only is it a piece of cinema history, you will actually ENJOY it! It's one of those movies you can actually enjoy with the whole family.
Priceless, timeless, ageless, E.T. has suspense, action, humor, and most importantly, a message of love and friendship that transcends all boundaries. What else do you need from a film?
A Classic.......2007-03-08
This is a classic for any family. There are one or two "no-no" words, but such a great story!!!!!!!!!
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial.......2007-02-22
A totally enjoyable movie to be watch with grandkids. Not that scary as to frighten them
Amazingly overrated.......2006-12-27
It's amazing how there are some lackluster films that become so vastly overrated. I saw E.T. once in the theater back in 1982, and never had a desire to watch it again. The only thing about this movie that I didn't find annoying was the alien himself. The children seemed obnoxious, the government officials were just cardboard caricatures, and all this came from the same guy who gave us the vastly superior "Close Encounters?" In "Close Encounters," Roy Neary's children were also obnoxious, but their screen time was minimal. In E.T., they dominate the movie.
I found the plot to be unengaging and not very interesting. Okay, the kids first meet E.T., they scream, E.T. screams back, okay cute. The mother finds out and gets upset. Okay. E.T. drinks a beer that causes him and Elliot to get drunk. Okay, ha ha. And the bike ride in the air? You can probably see something just as cute in a number of Disney films, like "Bedknobs and Broomsticks." But what else is there to this movie? Just a boring and depressing second half stretch of the film, involving trying to get E.T. back to his ship -- a noble effort, but not exactly a thrill ride of a plot device for a fictional movie. As far as a lesson in friendship, you can see that told just as well in droves of non-science fiction films. But in sci-fi, give me some awe and wonder, some mystery, something that makes you think.
I never saw this on DVD, but what makes it even worse is that I heard that Spielberg even allowed some PC tampering with his film, like the police carrying flashlights now instead of guns.
If this is what you truly like, have fun. But how this film got elevated to the "Gone With the Wind" class is beyond me.
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Steven Spielberg's 1982 hit about a stranded alien and his loving relationship with a fatherless boy (Henry Thomas) struck a chord with audiences everywhere, and it furthered Spielberg's reputation as a director of equally strong commercial sensibilities and classical leanings. Henry Thomas gives a strong, emotional performance as E.T.'s young friend, Robert MacNaughton and Drew Barrymore make a solid impression as his siblings, and Dee Wallace is lively as the kids' mother. The special effects almost look a bit quaint now with all the computer advancements that have occurred since, but they also have more heart behind them than a lot of what we see today. --Tom Keogh
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Still great after all these years.......2007-06-07
I recently watched E.T. for the first time in many years with my 4 year old daughter. It was like I was watching it again for the very first time. She absolutely loves this film and so do I.
I was 11 when this movie came out, so I really could relate with the kids in the film. I grew up in that same generation, in middle-class suburbia, USA, had Star Wars toys, rode bikes with my friends, etc. Watching this film brought it all back to me again and reminded me of a time in my life when the world was much bigger and life was a lot simpler. It's amazing how age can take the innocence away from you, but this movie is the perfect way to get it back, even if just for 2 hours.
Even though I had seen the movie and knew what was going to happen, I still cried like a baby when E.T. "died" and when he finally went home. The scene at the very end when the spaceship leaves a rainbow in its wake and you see the reactions of the kids and the adults as the ship disappears will make your heart burst and leave you weeping like a child.
Most of the naysayers of this film are definitely in the minority. This film is sheer brilliance and Spielberg has forged himself a place in history by directing it. The story, the acting, the music, the cinematography are all perfectly executed. It is a film that can be enjoyed by all ages.
One pet peeve, though. The 2002 version is a sell-out. The digital "upgrading" of some of the effects were well-done and appreciated, but replacing guns with walkie-talkies is just plain stupid. While I was watcing the 2002 version, I thought to myself, "That's a strange way to hold a walkie-talkie." Then I realized that in the original version, it was a gun, not a radio.
I was very disappointed that Spielberg would feel pressured to alter this work of genius just because of political correctness. Police and government agents carry guns. They sometimes even use them to hurt or kill others. It's a fact of life. If that fact was too much for kids to handle, why didn't Spielberg edit out the whole part where E.T. dies? That's a cold, hard fact of life as well. If you're gonna go PC, why not go all the way? Why? Because doing so would have totally eradicated the emotional impact of the film and it would never have become such a huge hit. What can I say? Money talks; another cold, hard fact of life.
Enough ranting. Please, purchase this DVD. Not only is it a masterful work of movie-making, not only is it a piece of cinema history, you will actually ENJOY it! It's one of those movies you can actually enjoy with the whole family.
Priceless, timeless, ageless, E.T. has suspense, action, humor, and most importantly, a message of love and friendship that transcends all boundaries. What else do you need from a film?
A Classic.......2007-03-08
This is a classic for any family. There are one or two "no-no" words, but such a great story!!!!!!!!!
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial.......2007-02-22
A totally enjoyable movie to be watch with grandkids. Not that scary as to frighten them
Amazingly overrated.......2006-12-27
It's amazing how there are some lackluster films that become so vastly overrated. I saw E.T. once in the theater back in 1982, and never had a desire to watch it again. The only thing about this movie that I didn't find annoying was the alien himself. The children seemed obnoxious, the government officials were just cardboard caricatures, and all this came from the same guy who gave us the vastly superior "Close Encounters?" In "Close Encounters," Roy Neary's children were also obnoxious, but their screen time was minimal. In E.T., they dominate the movie.
I found the plot to be unengaging and not very interesting. Okay, the kids first meet E.T., they scream, E.T. screams back, okay cute. The mother finds out and gets upset. Okay. E.T. drinks a beer that causes him and Elliot to get drunk. Okay, ha ha. And the bike ride in the air? You can probably see something just as cute in a number of Disney films, like "Bedknobs and Broomsticks." But what else is there to this movie? Just a boring and depressing second half stretch of the film, involving trying to get E.T. back to his ship -- a noble effort, but not exactly a thrill ride of a plot device for a fictional movie. As far as a lesson in friendship, you can see that told just as well in droves of non-science fiction films. But in sci-fi, give me some awe and wonder, some mystery, something that makes you think.
I never saw this on DVD, but what makes it even worse is that I heard that Spielberg even allowed some PC tampering with his film, like the police carrying flashlights now instead of guns.
If this is what you truly like, have fun. But how this film got elevated to the "Gone With the Wind" class is beyond me.
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