E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (40th Anniversary Edition)

Classic move

My 4 year old and 7 year old enjoyed this movie

Well have always been debating whether to get this or not since it was released; you know how it is something you once loved to watch re-watch it and you end up not liking it.Granted ET is a classic you can't deny that. But with my taste greatly changed as I do like the darker material. But purchased this after the price was good and a keen Blu ray steelbook collector I couldn't resist.The steelbook is nice better than some that have come out, the picture is brilliant, this is what blu rays are for. None of that half done high definition transfers that barely look better than its dvd counterpart. Though with the various content out their they could have put more special features on. though can't complain with the ones you get. And at least you get a digital copy as well fed up with that pain in the backside Ultra-violet but no dvd copy. Now i will stop moaning now.I don't see the point in reviewing the actual film as everyone must have heard of it.But it's a film that will bring back memories for a lot of people; it does for me.As i loved this when i was growing up. It made me smile and gave me that joyful goosebumps you get when your young and you watch a feelgood movie. but thankfully ET isn't your average feel good movie. it doesnt lean to trying to overly convey a message.Yes happy ending and all that; But this is a must for family viewing.Nothing like a sunday afternoon snacks curled up on the sofa and travel through childhood.Special Features:The E.T. Journals: In this all-new bonus feature, retrace the day-to-day experience of creating E.T from never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage shot by Academy Award®-winning cinematographer John Toll. This piece will give viewers a unique feeling of being on-set and living the excitement of what it was like to make E.T.Steven Spielberg & E.T.: Watch an all-new interview with Steven Spielberg, as he reflects back on the film and discusses his experience working with children as well as his overall and current perspective on E.T.Deleted Scenes· A Look Back: A special insider's look into the making of E.T. featuring interviews with Steven Spielberg, the cast, and others intimately involved with the film.· The E.T. Reunion: The cast and filmmaker reunite to discuss their thoughts on the impact of the film.· The Evolution and Creation of E.T.: From idea to screenplay, through casting and making the film.· The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams: Interviews and footage of the long-standing relationship between John Williams and Steven Spielberg.· The 20th Anniversary Premiere: Composer John Williams played the score of E.T. live at the Shrine Auditorium for the re-release premiere of E.T. This featurette gives us a behind the scenes look at this presentation.· Original Theatrical Trailer

classic movie and great extras

In Australia our version of the Limited Edition Collector's Edition includes a soft toy of E.T, While there is nothing wrong with this, it does pale against the magnificence that is the spaceship that features lights and music. Pressing the button opens the top of the spaceship revealing the BLU RAY disc as it slowly elevates to an extract of the 'Main Title' from E.T. While this is happening the door featuring E.T. himself on the steps slowly descends open. Out of all the collector's editions I have bought in the past, in my opinion, this so far is the best one. I truly can see this becoming a valued collector's item as time passes by, especially if kept in mint condition. This edition would suit any fan of sci-fi who also is a collector of movie merchandise and collectables. Would make a perfect Christmas or Birthday gift!The movie transfer itself found me a little disappointed, I regretfully must say. While I appreciate some BLU RAY enthusiasts like to keep the film grain in when trans-coding older films to Blu ray disc keeping original film print integrity, I prefer for a film to be cleaned up. After seeing the excellent work they did at cleaning up 'Jaws' for Blu Ray, I thought E.T. was going to receive the same treatment. I was wrong. Don't get me wrong though, I am still happy that I have E.T. on Blu Ray, but to be honest, I can't really can't see too much of a dramatic difference between Blu Ray and the latest DVD release. I have a 7.1 THX surround system. Jaws blew me away with its new 7.1 soundtrack, E.T. didn't.

It's one of my favourite 'Christmas ' films despite the UFO theme as such a heart warming, tear jerking {every time!} story as only Spielberg knows how to bring to life. Now in HD....Love it!

Lovely to watch this again with my daughter. Still the lovely film I remember from childhood.

We never got bored of watching ET!