Review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) by Tatsuhito K — 03 Aug 2016
This is one of those great films that I admire tremendously rather than I love. It is technically impressive and visually stunning, and the first hour of the film is riveting as hell. It is great visual storytelling and it had me in awe throughout.
The special effects still hold up to this date, John Williams' score is imaginative and spectacular as ever, and I love the mystery element of its story, the not knowing of what aliens look like and their purpose of visiting Earth.
What doesn't work for me is Richard Dreyfuss' character. He is so obnoxious and so unlikable, his character motivation makes no sense, and the fall of his marriage seems out of place and belongs to a completely different movie.
I wish the humans in the film were more fleshed out and had some quality that I could root for. But overall, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" is a wonderful film full of film magic and awe-inducing moments.
The second act is dull, but the first act is absolutely riveting and the climax is pretty spectacular.
This review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) was written by Tatsuhito K on 03 Aug 2016.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind has generally received very positive reviews.
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