Review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) by Trevor R — 18 May 2011
This film has always been on my radar. It's one of Spielberg's gems, although not one of his most talked about gems. Close Encounters of the Third Kind is a wonderful film about the wonder of what lies beyond our planet.
It also deals with the fixation about UFOs, but also fixation in itself. The cast is wonderful and although I really liked the kid, he still gives me the creeps somehow. And Dreyfuss is superb as Roy Neary.
The effects are amazing for the time. I mean the film was made in the late 1970s and the effects still hold up today. Sure they're not as awe-inspiring as some of today's effects, but they still have such a great quality about them.
Now while I talk about the effects, don't expect to see giant explosions, people getting vaporized, or anything from the typical alien invasion flick because this movie is the complete opposite. It's a contemplative film about extra-terrestrials and the curiosity they bring.
John Williams's score is phenomenal but what more would you expect from one of the greatest film composers of all-time? This is definitely up there on my list of favorite Spielberg films.
This review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) was written by Trevor R on 18 May 2011.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind has generally received very positive reviews.
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