"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," a classic 1982 family sci-fi film directed by Steven Spielberg, unfolds a heartwarming tale over its 1-hour and 55-minute runtime. With an impressive 7.9/10 IMDb rating, an outstanding 99% Rotten Tomatoes score, a solid 7.5/10 Filmaffinity rating, and a commendable 79% approval from Google users, the film has secured its place as a beloved cinematic masterpiece. The story follows a young boy named Elliot, who discovers an alien stranded on Earth. Determined to keep the extraterrestrial hidden, Elliot and his siblings form a deep emotional bond with their new friend.
The movie begins with a group of alien botanists visiting Earth. However, their spaceship is forced to leave hastily, leaving one of their own behind. This stranded alien, later named E.T., is discovered by Elliott in the backyard of his suburban home. Elliott, a young boy dealing with the recent separation of his parents, decides to keep E.T. a secret. He introduces E.T. to his siblings, Michael (played by Robert MacNaughton) and Gertie (played by Drew Barrymore). The children form a close bond with the alien, who possesses magical abilities, including telekinesis.As Elliott and his siblings work to keep E.T. hidden from the adults, E.T. begins to establish a psychic connection with Elliott. The bond between them becomes stronger, and E.T. starts to exhibit signs of homesickness, longing to contact his own kind.
E.T. falls ill due to Earth's atmosphere, and as his health deteriorates, it affects Elliott as well. The government becomes aware of E.T.'s presence when a series of strange occurrences happen in the area. They launch an investigation, leading to a dramatic and heart-pounding escape attempt by Elliott and his friends to help E.T. return to his spaceship.
The climax of the movie takes place on Halloween night when the kids, dressed in Halloween costumes, evade government agents and transport E.T. in a makeshift bicycle-riding escape to the forest, where the spaceship is scheduled to pick him up. In a tearful farewell scene, E.T. says goodbye to Elliott, expressing gratitude for their friendship. The spaceship returns, and E.T. boards it, leaving Earth. The movie concludes with a touching reunion between Elliott and his family.
"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" is celebrated for its emotional depth, magical storytelling, and iconic imagery, making it one of the most beloved films in cinematic history.
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