PHONE HOME!| E.T. (1982) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | REACTION 

41 years ago!! Saw this as a kid and it was so big its hard to explain. Try to Imagine...no internet, no cable tv, no cell phones, no social media, no podcasts, no RU-vid/Facebook/TikTok/Twitter....so movies were a much bigger part of the culture and a true blockbuster like ET carried so much more weight than movies today.

Spielberg is such an amazing director of children. He truly understands their empathy, wonder and enthusiasm for life and it’s mysteries. There’s so much kindness in this film, the siblings are adorable. When you said the music sounds like Star Wars, you nailed it. John Williams did the music for Stars Wars, most Spielberg films and also Harry Potter. He has created some of the most iconic movie themes of all time.

They wanted to use M&Ms but M&Ms said no, so they resorted to the hardly known Reese’s Pieces. After his movie, they became a staple.

Drew Barrymore said that as a child, she was positive that E.T. was real and the cast and crew let her believe that it was real. She would talk to it like it was her friend and hug him. There is a video of her and the cast members at a reunion interview talking about it. ADORABLE!

Saw this as a kid at a drive-in back in 1982. When that flying sequence at the end hit, everyone started cheering and clapping. And when E.T. finally left, the entire theater was in tears. This is one of those movies that I would pay a large amount of money to experience in a theater for the first time again.

Every frame, every sound, every moment of this movie just epitomizes the magic of cinema. So glad you finally got to enjoy it. And you have to check out Henry Thomas' audition tape as Elliott. Steven Spielberg hired him on the spot!

The way Amber just raised her arms when the kids took flight on their bikes on the way to the space ship. I could feel that cheer.

We love a #DrewBarrymoresPremier over here 🥰 also the story goes that ET on set is like full on animatronic puppet so one day Drew was still on set at lunch just talking to ET and Steven Spielberg Noticed so everyday after that anytime Drew was on set he had someone there to make ET a move talk an interact with her, so the illusion of him being real wouldn’t be broken. Still to this day she says she feels that he is real for her ❤️❤️

That final musical sequence as ET and Elliot say goodbye and ET enters the ship-- 40 years later and it still reduces me to a weeping pile of blubber. Maybe Williams's greatest theme.

I got to see John Williams conduct the last part of E.T. recently and it was absolutely emotional and gorgeous! He scored our childhood for those who enjoyed Star Wars, Hook, Jaws, Home Alone, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, etc.

The transformation in your opinion of E.T. from the beginning of the movie when you thought he was creepy, to the end when he became one of the most lovable characters ever was amazing. I knew it would happen and watching it transpire throughout the reaction was so fun. This is what friends and siblings meant to each other back in the 80's.

ET's species needs to be connected to each other in order to survive. When he got left behind, he had no choice but to connect w/ someone like Elliott. Unfortunately, since they're not the same species, only one connection could be established and their health deteriorated. Hence, ET pointed to himself and said "ouch", basically saying that he'll die if he stays on Earth w/o his family. He eventually let go of Elliott so that only one of them would die. But then his family returned and resurrected him by reconnecting on their way back.

Another older “classic” “THE SOUND OF MUSIC “ Wonderful story, acting , music , romance and scenery!!!👍

I saw this the first time on my 14th birthday, while we were on vacation at Myrtle Beach. It was perfect, because I was grown up enough to really get it, but still enough of a kid to experience child-like wonder. I've probably seen it dozens of times since and it still makes me cry.

I’m literally crying watching you guys watch this. I saw it in 1982 when I was 8 and it was magical, especially when E.T. comes back to life the kids get him out. John Williams outdoes himself with this score. Impossible not to cry.

Now that you have seen Steven Spielberg's move about an alien, you really need to see his movie " Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind". Some of the effects were mind blowing at the time. Shows what might happen if aliens contacted earth. Especially focuses on the effect it has on one average guy. Like many of Spielberg's movies, there is a sense of awe and innocence along with humor. It is why I love so many of his movies.

The child actors absolutely carry this film. They are all so outstanding. Spielberg is the best director in the world but also the best director of children. He brings out the magic in everything.

I was in college when they were promoting this movie (early 80's) and Spielberg went to great lengths to keep the image of E.T. a secret. You never found out what he looked like until you saw the movie. And, yes, it was a rollercoaster ride of emotions watching this movie. The suspense, the drama, the humor, the sadness. Even to this day (and I'm 60 now) I still have tears welling up in my eyes during this movie. And as good as this movie was, it was the soundtrack by the Fantastic John Williams that made it even better. This movie is one of my all-time favorites. When it finally came out in VHS in the late 80"s I bought three copies: one for me and one for each of the local hospitals here in town so the kids there could watch it too. So glad you finally saw it and enjoyed it. You also need to see A.I. (Artificial Intelligence). It stars Haley Joel Osment, the young man you've already seen in Sixth Sense. Best wishes and keep watching!

I watched this in theaters when it came out. I was 8. I came out sobbing and my poor mom didn't know what to do with me. All i wanted was to be with E.T. 😆 To this day it still makes me cry. Specially the end when E.T. says "I'll be right here" and points to Elliott's forehead. Maybe it still hurts because it reminds me of what my mom told me before she passed a couple of years ago. But anyway, my husband kind of laughs at me because I cry everytime I see this movie. I told him I'll cry with E.T. even if I'm 80 😂 It's just a very tender movie about a special connection, friendship and love. It hits the soul. Spielberg knows how to do that well, plus John Williams music 🤌

I was about 7-8 the first time I saw this. Forever and always, ET’s drunk faceplant will make me laugh. When Elliot is saying goodbye to ‘dead ET’ and says “you must be dead, because I can’t feel anything.” I felt that in my cells!!! As a kid, I understood the connection they had and when it was broken, how lost Elliot was in that moment. And when Michael sees the potted flowers dying and his scream, to Elliot seeing the potted flower pot perk back to life just steal my breath.

Next time you're in the mood for an alien movie (that's not scary 😁) try out "Starman" with Jeff Bridges and Karen Allen. Excellent flick.

When I saw this movie at 4-5 years old, it made me for the first time look up at the sky and wonder what was out there. Absolute classic, great pick!

I’m a grown ass man (Drew Barrymore’s age) who still cries watching this movie. I saw it 8 times in the theater as a kid - more than any movie ever. To me, it is just a perfect film.

I don’t know what I would’ve done had I not watched this as a child. It was such a magical experience and it just meant so much to me. And the fact that my parents loved watching it with me. Core memories.

E.T. is such a great film. The finale scene is what gets everyone right in the heart.

I remember watching this in the theater when I was twelve. It was absolutely magical. I'm glad y'all finally got to experience it and that you enjoyed it. :)

I first saw this movie during the holiday season in 1982 when I was 12. My older sisters were in choir at school and they were singing at the local mall. My mom gave me five bucks and sent me to the theater across the street. Two hours later I’m walking back to the mall bawling my eyes out. I’ve always associated this movie with Christmas. Now, 40 years later, I drive all over my city visiting family on Christmas Day. When I get home in the evening, I pour myself a Jack Daniels & Coke, sit down, and relax watching E.T. I’ve been doing this for ten years now and it’s easily my own favorite Christmas tradition. And yes, I’m divorced with grown kids and currently live by myself.

I'm so glad you reviewed this! It is a classic for many reasons! I was 19 when this came out in the theaters in 1982. The deeper symbolism of the film is that ET represents the inner child within us all. Elliott being connected on a psychic level is a reminder for people to stay connected to the part of us that feels our feelings. This movie always leaves me in a puddle of tears. This is one of Spielberg's best!

Oh man, this takes me back! Me, my mom and my younger sister was in London in 1985, visiting from Stockholm, Sweden. For whatever reason 'E.T.' was shown at a cinema there, and my mom took us to see it. I was 10 and got by fine without subtitles, my two year younger sister was a bit confused (but mom helped her along the way). I think my poor single mom on holiday alone with her two children was just hoping for two hours of "quiet time"... But by the end both me and my sister was crying our eyes out! That end, with the "I'll be right here" and the swelling of the music, gets me EVERY time! Even now, 48 years old, watching you guys watch it, it still makes me cry!

Ambers reference to Star Wars music is accurate. The composer, John Williams, composed the music for this, Star Wars and was also involved in composing music for the first 3 Harry Potter films. He has a Huge back catalogue of movie music. A superb creator of magic in the form of music. He has 5 Oscars for his film scores including one for ET. He also holds the current record of the most Oscar nomination for music score at 43 times. For a 90 year old man that's one hell of a career!

This is a great family movie. After seeing over a dozen times through the years, I still get goosebumps when they take off into the air, and get tears at the end. Spielberg is a genius. BTW the music is by John Williams, the man who did the music for the Star Wars movies, Indiana Jones, you name it.

You picked up on the "Star Wars" music which is on point. John Williams composed the musical scores for this movie as he did for many other movies including "Star Wars". Great movie and great reaction!

One of my favorite Steven Spielberg films. Also highly recommend Close Encounters of the Third Kind 1977 an ET for adults you will love.

When this came out I watched this with my two oldest sisters, 2 nieces and 2 nephews. Towards the end I could hear the person behind me sniffling and clearing their throat. When the movie was over and lights came on the person behind me was this big biker guy. He was wiping tears away and so were we.

I saw this movie in the theater when I was 7. At 7, it was scary, funny, thrilling, and I loved it completely. It left such a huge impact, that even 40 years later, It's still one of my favorite movie experiences of my life. I hope you show it to your kids while they're still young and full of wonder.

Glad you guys finally saw this one! That iconic image of Elliot and E.T. on the bicycle flying past the moon is the logo of Stephen Spielberg's 'Amblin Entertainment' production company still today. And of course the music for this was done by the great John Williams, who also scored Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Home Alone, Jurassic Park, and Harry Potter, just to name a few!

This movie has been making me cry since 1982 lol. I’m 43 now, cried during the reaction. Some things never change lol.

This is one of the first films I saw that honestly depicted a family post-divorce. The mom’s reaction to hearing about her ex’s girlfriend and him going to Mexico, and the brother being protective of his mom, just really hit hard for me, the youngest of three kids whose parents split up a few years before this film came out.

Drew Barrymore is a treasure. Steven Spielberg is also a treasure. Amazing movie - loved watching it again with you both.

I'm so excited you guys finally watched E.T. This movie definitely has a special place in my heart ❤️ This would the first movie I saw in theaters back when I was only five years old. I still watch it when I can to this day. Thank you guys 😊 and welcome to the club.

HI Rob Squad Family. My husband and I recently came on to your channel and we are obsessed with you. Thank you for being such a light in a dark time. You are really bringing us such joy.

My mum and I went to see this at the movies when I was a teenager. The light in his chest is ETs heart light. Neil Diamond wrote and recorded a song called Turn on Your Heartlight that was inspired by this movie. There was a commercial done a few years ago where ET comes back for a visit and meets Elliot’s family you should look for it online

This was the first movie I ever cried at. It was '82 and I was with my momma. Such a great memory. Thank you for sharing it with me. Love you guys😪❤

Possibly one of your best reviews for a cinematic classic guys. Your reactions were exactly how we reacted 41 years ago when this masterpiece was unleashed in theaters everywhere. Millions of tears were shed in saddness and laughing joy during the summer of '82. It had a very long running time, in my own hometown our fourplex was playing it in two or three theaters for about 3 months straight, it was that popular..... the world as a whole fell in love with ET. Merchandise, dolls and especially Reese's Pieces made a killing. John Williams provided the score (which bordered on the religious) that made you jump or conjure up the feelings of love and heartsick emotion. I was thirteen at the time and ate it up as did most of my generation, so it's very refreshing to see another generation experience it as we did. Subtle differences would be getting to see it on the big screen as a child, so many of Spielberg's films should be seen this way. Thank you for your reaction and the trip down memory lane, now I need some Reese's Pieces...😁

The flying in the forest scene is such a great memory. I remember being at Universal Studios in SoCal when the E.T. Adventure Ride was being tested prior to opening in 1991 and they would open it for a few hours each day and let people in to test, then shut it down as they fine-tuned it prior to the official live opening. You sat on a seat that flew through the inside of a huge building that was completely dark, other than the simulated moonlight and the really tall trees. It didn't take you long to be taken back to that scene in the movie, just brilliant Spielberg magic and storytelling.

Great reaction to an absolute classic! Fun fact: the studio wanted to use M&Ms, but the company said no, so they went w/ Reese's Pieces instead. But I'm sure the M&Ms executive regretted that because sales of Reese's Pieces shot through the roof after this movie. Whoops! lol Cheers

Any chance for STAR TREK reactions this year? 🖖

One of my Top 10 movies. This came out when I was in college and no kidding everyone talked about it non-stop (along with the Star Wars movies and Indiana Jones)... we all went to see those over and over in the theatre. It was such a thing.

I was 12 when this film came out, and saw it in the theater. And as you get older, the aspect of how you view it and how it affects you changes very little. And I got to meet the cast a few years back. Wonderful people.

E.T. will forever be one of my favourite films. Leaves me all warm and fuzzy and at the same time crying my eyes out every single time. The connection between E.T. and Elliot is beautiful, and even more so when E.T. lets go of it to save Elliot's life. The acting in this film is spectacular, especially from the three main kids and, of course, beyond all from Henry Thomas. I watched his audition for this and yeah, no wonder he got the part. Oh, and the score. It's iconic. There are some film soundtracks that are just SO good it makes you feel so deeply every time you hear it, and to me E.T.'s score (and Jurassic Park is another example) is definitely one of them. I'm so happy for you that you have now watched this film, and I'm grateful you shared the experience with us!

This film has a lot of humor, but when Jay said "Is Old Spice that old?" cracked me up as much as any other line in the movie. My grandfather taught me to shave (dad was in the military) with his Old Spice shaving kit which consisted of the mug that had the shaving soap cake in it, the brush made with horse's mane, and aftershave. Amber is right when she says Old Spice is old.

If you want to watch a mini sequel to this movie, a communications company made a short commercial about ET reuniting with Elliot for Christmas after 37 years. Spielberg gave his blessing to use the character and they used mechanical effects just like the original. Henry Thomas was the original actor for Elliot and returned for this video, and has a family of his own as Elliot introduces them to his alien friend. Look for it on RU-vid as "ET comes home for Christmas Extended Cut/ Sky Christmas Ad". They did a fantastic job reprising the feelings and the commercial part is not heavy and is a great Christmas message.

When this movie came out, my wife and I went to see it. Many families were there and an old grandma was sitting next to me. In the sad parts, she sobbed like a baby, but then the rest of the adults were weeping too. It was just a really touching movie, in so many ways.

This movie was so popular that it seemed to be playing at the movies for many months.

I still vaguely remember watching this in theatres as a kid. Me and my mom both crying our eyes out. Still gets to me now after all this time. Such a great movie.

I can remember how insanely popular this movie was in 1982...there was so much E.T. merchandise everywhere.

The kid who played Elliot has an audition video that is so good. How he put all his emotions in it at that age is so impressive definitely check it out!

I'm so happy y'all are reacting to this! SO iconic. My Daddy took my sister and I to see this when it came out in '82. It came back to the theaters in 2000, and I took my 2 year old son to see it. I think y'all are gonna understand some of the references and love it!

Her in New Orleans, this movie played for over a year in its original theatrical release, setting a record. This was before even VHS much less DVD and the internet didn't exist, much less streaming. I know of people who watched it every single day while it was playing. It is an amazing movie.

Gen X checking in. I don't know why I didn't cry (that much) when I first saw this in the theaters. Your reactions made me grab my tissues and my furbabies. Giving me all the feels. Guess I thought I was too. grown up to cry back then. I did, but tried to hide it. This was one of those " everyone clapped" at the end movies. 🙂

This was the sweetest, funniest, saddest, and most magical movie of my childhood. I saw it at the cinema with my family in '82 and there was not a dry eye in the house! You cannot imagine what a PHENOMENON this movie created. That Christmas and for the next 2 years there was ET stuff EVERYWHERE. The merchandising from this movie was absolutely insane. You went to the mall and every store carried ET themed junk lol. Of course there were action figures, dolls, and plush ETs, but he was also on mugs, hand towels, t shirts, sheet sets, anything you could buy, it came in ET. I swear I even saw a telephone sculpted like ET, because "ET phone home" 😂. A restaurant near our home changed its name to EaTies and had a picture of ET on the sign. For real.

Imagine seeing this in the theater as an eight year old girl, in an era when going to the movies was the best treat in the world. It was a magical time.

I was a kid when this came out. I remember crying at all those same parts. Then I looked around, and all the teenage boys and young adult boys/men (that were too cool to sit next to one another) were all crying!

We took our 9yr daughter to the movie theater to watch this movie a couple of weeks ago. It was her first time ever she's ever this movie. When I tell you she all of her emotions came out while watching this movie. It was an unforgettable moment

This movie is over 40 years old yet, but is still touching your heart so deeply. "E.T. - Der Außerirdische" is one of the best movies of all time. "Hall of fame" ❤❤❤

watching this reminds me of another movie from the 80s starring the kid who played elliot. It was called "Cloak and Dagger" very nostalgic about a kid with an imaginary friend who gets involved in a spy plot using a kids video game. Great movie you should consider.

The amazing John Williams musical score makes up for half the pull at your heart strings.

This is one of the first movies I can really remember watching as a kid. I was in third grade when ET came out and I watched it in the theatre. I bawled my eyes out when I thought ET died and I cried at the end as well. On the merch front, ET stuff was EVERYWHERE before, during and after the movies release and Reese's Pieces were sold out for a long time. The 80's was a great time with neat stuff being done and great stories being told.

Young Drew Barrymore was so adorable as the little sister.

The inner 12 year old boy in me, still jumps for joy when the heart starts flashing to show he's alive. So emotional then and still tugs at the heartstrings now. No sequel or remake required. This movie deserves to stand alone as a one off production. An absolute classic. As a sidenote, in the UK, ET made the Speak & Spell Machine very popular too. 😊

I remember going to the show to see this. I bawled when he supposedly died and when Elliot asked him to stay and E.T. asked him to go. It broke my heart. It made me love Neil Diamonds Heartlight song even more because it made me remember the movie.

E.T.'s species exists within the Star Wars universe. They are called the Asogians and they make a brief cameo appearance in the Senate chambers during Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. That explains why E.T. would have recognized Yoda's species (or at least the costume), and it might also indicate that E.T. is a Force user since he was able to levitate objects throughout the movie.

Mad kudos to whoever suggested this. Along the same chord "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" might be cool. Keep the great suggestions coming yall!

This movie was phenomenal to watch back in 82'. I was 4 years old, and I can still recall a lot of moments. The soundtrack, the sound effects, visuals. Very cool to see in the theatre.

I’m always surprised (usually pleasantly surprised) when seeing reactions to things I remember from my childhood, when learning about things I missed as a kid. I was pretty young the last time I watched ET, probably around 10 years old, so I missed a lot of things. I didn’t understand when I was a kid that ET and Elliott had a telepathic link. For instance, as a kid, I didn’t realize ET was getting drunk (or that Elliott was acting drunk at school). I simply thought that Elliott was a kind, inquisitive kid that wanted to help the alien he found. Knowing about the link between ET and Elliott is so cool. This movie really is a masterpiece. Also, when you noted the music reminded you of Star Wars, the score was written by the same person - John Williams. Partial list of other movies/franchises scored by him: Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Superman, Close Encounters, Home Alone, and Harry Potter.

This was pure movie magic for me as a kid. I still remember seeing a line of people around the block by the theater waiting to get in to see it.

There are so many moments and scenes in this movie where the music is setting the mood and telling the story. John Williams did a fantastic job on this. The Bicycle Chase at the end is a great example cause there isn't a lot of dialogue once they set out on their bikes until they land. The music is just amazing at setting the tone and feel through each part of that chase. I also saw an interview once where Steven Spielberg said he had to keep puppeteers on E.T. even during breaks cause Drew would go over and talk to it.

I am so happy you are watching this! This is my number 1 film ever. Everything about it is perfect.

It has become a life goal to watch a movie with you two ❤. So glad you enjoyed ET. Fun fact- Drew Barrymore was so little she didn’t understand that ET was a robot. The engineers would make the puppet interact with her on set. When he dies that was her real reaction on screen thinking he was really gone 🥺.

Saw this when I was 11 in packed theater. She threw her hands up when everyone cheered in the theater. Took me back to childhood. People always clapped and cheered back then in the theater. That Speak-and-Spell really made me nostalgic. I used that thing for years.

When E.T. was watching t.v. and drinking beer the kiss scene was from the movie called The Quiet Man (1952). The movie is about Ireland and was filmed in Ireland which was quite rare for Hollywood at that time. The movie would be a great fit for Saint Patrick’s Day.

ET was/is iconic! It was HUGE when it came out and I took my mother to see it and she fell in love with ET. It was truly made for families and still holds up today.

Drew Barrymore was and still is the cutest thing ever. I think she recently said she thought E.T. was real. Awwww…

55:16 Because of the master that is John Williams, that's why. This is his finest work from one hell of a body to choose from. The whole final chase score ending on that final rainbow flourish never fails to move this old man to tears. It's just perfection. It's also one of the few occasions where John asked Steven to listen to what he had created without the visuals. Why ? Because he couldn't get the score to match the visuals he had been given but he knew he had something special. So because of the trust they had built up between them, Steven agreed and after hearing what John had created he took the film away and recut it accordingly. He knew the master was right again.

Another masterpiece from Spielberg, he has stated this was one of his dreams as a child. I am glad you both reacted to it the way you did, you two are great. Nice job!

The kid that plays Elliott plays the dad in the Haunting of Hill House on Netflix. It’s one of the best TV series I’ve ever seen. Only 10 episodes. Would love to see a reaction to that. The show is a masterpiece.

I remember watching this in the theater with my mom and crying the entire drive home..I’m the same age as Drew Barrymore so I identified with her character.. no matter how many films she’s done, how old we are and every time I watch her talk show, she’s always Gertie to me…

I actually gasped out loud when i saw this video. Saw this when it was first in theaters when I was in my teens. Have loved it ever since. So glad you two are watching it now. ❤❤

ET is one of those timeless classics that'll never age. I used to watch it on VHS over and over.

First movie I saw at the cinema around 1983. I remember it didn't come out on VHS for years until about 1988. It was one of the most popular movies in the 80's. It's crazy how movies took so long to come out on video back then. Thanks for the reaction guys, loved every minute.

Watching you guys tearing up made me cry again like when I was a kid watching ET for the first time in the theater. So many memories. You have just watched a CLASSIC of all time. One of many movies S. Spielberg crowned him a great director and producer. Thanks for sharing. 👍

FUN FACT: Stephen Spielberg wanted to.use M&M's but the company said NO ..so they asked Reese's Pieces and they immediately said YES.

I'm 71 and MY dad used Old Spice! Your tax dollars at work. I took my kids to see this in the theater. It was in a small town; one screen, like the ones you see in movies from the fifties. Everybody there laughed, cried, and cheered out loud. It was something none of us has forgotten.

This is at least a 3 hanky movie. It makes me cry every single time. The cast is terrific and you just have to love the story. Loved your reactions! I seem to remember that ET's face was modeled on a cat's face. Drew Barrymore was a darling little girl! You should check her out in Ever After and Charlies Angels! Ever After is a real gem. There are some very impactful lines in that movie that you will remember long afterward.

I was 19 when this movie was released, 43 years later and I have the exact same emotions every time I watch this movie. Sometimes I wish Spielberg would've made a sequel, but now I'm glad he didn't, the movie will forever stand on its own.

You did E.T.‼️😁💜 I remember finding this movie SO heart-wrenching. Some of your reactions to the scenes brought nostalgic tears to my eyes. 😌 Fun fact: on the soundtrack, Neil Diamond actually did a song called "Heart-light", especially for this movie. It was a hit for a while after the movie came out. Y'all should give it a listen. 🎼💖

I'm Drew Barrymore's age, and saw this in the theater when I was like 7, and it made SUCH an impact on me. Very emotional. I think it was the first real 'bittersweet' ending I had seen. I was also blown away with the Star Wars references, like "they're talking about another movie!!!". But something fun, I have an older brother whose relationship was very much like the one ET depicted. We would fight all the time, but he was always the very first person I could rely on to help me out. So I remember loving the older brother in this so much for that reason, that he's such a good kid. Even the scientist who was interested in ET wasn't a bad guy. This, and Close Encounters, are so great for positive alien vibes.

I loved Drew Barrymore in this. Always loved her. This is one for your library collection. You can watch it with your kids.

I was 11 when this came out. It was amazing! Still get teary eyed at the end the soundtrack really punches it home. The end is hard cause you are happy to see him get home, but with Elliot its heartbreaking saying good bye to a friend you'll never see again and you know it, but you know its best for him and that's all you really want.

I saw this in theaters when it came out. Twenty-something years later I watched it with my Son. Even knowing E.T. was going to live, I cried like a little girl whose dolly got stolen during the medical scene. This was a great movie. And needs to be required watching at any film class.