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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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Celebrate the 30th anniversary of four-time Academy Award®-winner, E.T..
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.
Retrouvez l’aventure et la magie de l’un des films les plus appréciés de tous les temps, E.T. l’extraterrestre, du réalisateur lauréat des Academy AwardMD Steven Spielberg. Captivant les spectateurs de tous âges, cette histoire intemporelle raconte le parcours inoubliable d’un extraterrestre égaré et du garçon de 10 ans avec lequel il se lie d’amitié. Joignez-vous à Elliott (Henry Thomas), Gertie (Drew Barrymore) et Michael (Robert MacNaughton) qui s’efforcent d’aider E.T. à retourner chez lui. Ayant fait l’objet d’une nouvelle gravure numérique offrant image et son optimisés à l’occasion de son 30e anniversaire, E.T. l’extraterrestre est « l’un des grands films américains » (Leonard Maltin) qui a marqué à jamais les cœurs et les esprits dans l’univers entier.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial)(blu ray combo)…A timeless classic with “Universal” appeal and great audio/video transfer…A Must-Own
Oct 9 2012
VIDEO:
Restored and remastered from the original 35mm negatives, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (30th Anniversary Edition) lands on Blu-ray with a terrific MPEG-4 AVC 1080p 1.85:1 encode, supervised and approved by Steven Spielberg himself. Colours are warm and pleasant, with wonderfully saturated skin tones, bright primaries and punchy and firmly defined contrast. Black levels are consistent and inky throughout. The cinematography of Allen Daviau is well preserved and remains faithful to the intentions of the filmmakers. A large portion of the film was shot indoors with poor lighting conditions, an artistic choice which reflects the story's many themes. Despite the amount of heavy shadows and limited light, details come through without issue, revealing many of the small trinkets and pieces of furniture scattered throughout the family house. Fine lines are distinct with excellent lifelike textures on the faces of the cast and on a variety of clothing. E.T., in particular, looks especially realistic with a never-before-noticed slimy sheen, allowing fans to fully appreciate Carlo Rambaldi's creation. Knowing the notorious history of how Universal tampered with the picture quality with excessive noise reduction and filtering, we can now finally breathe a sigh of relief because the final picture quality was excellent. (4/5)
AUIDO:
The sci-fi family classic also arrives with a spectacular and immersive DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack.
Without a doubt, the track's greatest and most thrilling aspect is the memorable score of John Williams, breathing life to the sound system with rich detail and clarity in all seven channels. Every time the haunting, fairytale-like motif comes on, the front soundstage fills with warmth and fidelity, generating a wonderfully engaging image. Dynamics and acoustics are crisp with sharp, almost lifelike precision in the instrumentation. Vocals are clean and well-prioritized in the center with remarkable intonation, allowing for viewers to hear every tearful piece of dialogue. Low bass is appropriate for a movie of this vintage, mostly reserved for providing depth to the music. A most enjoyable and immersive soundtrack. (5/5)
AWARDS:
E.T. (The Extra-Terresrial) won 4 Oscars in 1983:
Best Effects, Visual Effects
Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing
Best Original Score (John Williams)
Best Sound
It was nominated for 5 Oscars:
Best Picture (lost to Gandhi)
Best Director (Steven Spielberg)(lost to Richard Attenborough, Gandhi)
Best Cinematography (Allen Daviau)(lost to Billy Williams, Gandhi)
Best Film Editing
Best Screenplay
TRIVIA:
E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial) has an estimated budget of $10 million, but has grossed $792 million worldwide!
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Thirty years since its initial theatrical run, the story of the friendship between a boy and an extra-terrestrial still manages to bring me to tears again, after just watching the recent blu ray release of Titanic. This sci-fi masterpiece, about friendship, family, and dealing with feelings of loneliness, is simply a timeless classic, that has universal appeal to future generations. The fact that the film can still work its magic and be just as effective as ever is a testament to the work done by the filmmakers and of Spielberg's mastery of the craft. E.T. as a film still holds up beautifully as a wondrous, delightful fantasy of friendship and love, one that spans generations. Spielberg took an excellent script by Melissa Mathieson, cast it beautifully (fun to see the debut of a very young Drew Barrymore…Oh, how time flies!), and hired award-winning cinematographer Allen Daviau to shoot it like an art film. Almost expressionist and surreal, yet wholly, remarkably accessible and universal, E.T. is that rare modern masterpiece that still matters.
This 30th Anniversary blu ray edition is definitely very highly recommended and is a Must-Own.
Restored and remastered from the original 35mm negatives, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (30th Anniversary Edition) lands on Blu-ray with a terrific MPEG-4 AVC 1080p 1.85:1 encode, supervised and approved by Steven Spielberg himself. Colours are warm and pleasant, with wonderfully saturated skin tones, bright primaries and punchy and firmly defined contrast. Black levels are consistent and inky throughout. The cinematography of Allen Daviau is well preserved and remains faithful to the intentions of the filmmakers. A large portion of the film was shot indoors with poor lighting conditions, an artistic choice which reflects the story's many themes. Despite the amount of heavy shadows and limited light, details come through without issue, revealing many of the small trinkets and pieces of furniture scattered throughout the family house. Fine lines are distinct with excellent lifelike textures on the faces of the cast and on a variety of clothing. E.T., in particular, looks especially realistic with a never-before-noticed slimy sheen, allowing fans to fully appreciate Carlo Rambaldi's creation. Knowing the notorious history of how Universal tampered with the picture quality with excessive noise reduction and filtering, we can now finally breathe a sigh of relief because the final picture quality was excellent. (4/5)
AUIDO:
The sci-fi family classic also arrives with a spectacular and immersive DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack.
Without a doubt, the track's greatest and most thrilling aspect is the memorable score of John Williams, breathing life to the sound system with rich detail and clarity in all seven channels. Every time the haunting, fairytale-like motif comes on, the front soundstage fills with warmth and fidelity, generating a wonderfully engaging image. Dynamics and acoustics are crisp with sharp, almost lifelike precision in the instrumentation. Vocals are clean and well-prioritized in the center with remarkable intonation, allowing for viewers to hear every tearful piece of dialogue. Low bass is appropriate for a movie of this vintage, mostly reserved for providing depth to the music. A most enjoyable and immersive soundtrack. (5/5)
AWARDS:
E.T. (The Extra-Terresrial) won 4 Oscars in 1983:
Best Effects, Visual Effects
Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing
Best Original Score (John Williams)
Best Sound
It was nominated for 5 Oscars:
Best Picture (lost to Gandhi)
Best Director (Steven Spielberg)(lost to Richard Attenborough, Gandhi)
Best Cinematography (Allen Daviau)(lost to Billy Williams, Gandhi)
Best Film Editing
Best Screenplay
TRIVIA:
E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial) has an estimated budget of $10 million, but has grossed $792 million worldwide!
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Thirty years since its initial theatrical run, the story of the friendship between a boy and an extra-terrestrial still manages to bring me to tears again, after just watching the recent blu ray release of Titanic. This sci-fi masterpiece, about friendship, family, and dealing with feelings of loneliness, is simply a timeless classic, that has universal appeal to future generations. The fact that the film can still work its magic and be just as effective as ever is a testament to the work done by the filmmakers and of Spielberg's mastery of the craft. E.T. as a film still holds up beautifully as a wondrous, delightful fantasy of friendship and love, one that spans generations. Spielberg took an excellent script by Melissa Mathieson, cast it beautifully (fun to see the debut of a very young Drew Barrymore…Oh, how time flies!), and hired award-winning cinematographer Allen Daviau to shoot it like an art film. Almost expressionist and surreal, yet wholly, remarkably accessible and universal, E.T. is that rare modern masterpiece that still matters.
This 30th Anniversary blu ray edition is definitely very highly recommended and is a Must-Own.
By Skater Mom
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I bought this for the kids as this truly is a classic. I enjoyed it as much as they did. Everyone should have this movie in their collection. Picture quality on the Blue ray much better than I expected
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Great movie for all the family. It has been remastered with good quality. It's a very good classic that I recommended to all.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great set
A classic movie, with picture and sound upgraded very carefully,
Blu ray makes this must have even better, just buy it!
Blu ray makes this must have even better, just buy it!
Published 4 months ago by mr eric j medhurst
5.0 out of 5 stars
Masterful Classic
What can I say, this is Speilburg at his finest. Who else can combine science fiction with a heart warming childrens story of adventure into a timeless feel good classic?. Read more
Published 5 months ago by BrentHenry123
5.0 out of 5 stars
E.T. says it all!
I wanted all 3 formats: blu-ray, DVD, and a numeric copy. I found it at a very good price. Pleased: 100%.
Published 5 months ago by CallMeAndy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film, takes me back to my youth !
I am not going to discuss the film, as many other have covered it - but it makes me want to go out and ride a BMX again ! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Guy Rogers
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
I received the movie in the reasonnable delay.
The package was send sage and was in a good state.
I would order movies from the same provider in the futur.
The package was send sage and was in a good state.
I would order movies from the same provider in the futur.
Published 7 months ago by Alain Morin
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