Review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) by Jay L — 18 May 2011

"Close Encounter Of The First Kind: Sighting of a UFO.

Close Encounter Of The Second Time: Physical Evidence.

CLOSE ENCOUNTER OF THE THIRD KIND: CONTACT.".

A Masterwork of science-fiction. A timeless classic that resonates with mystical and magical Spielbergian genius. One of the best films that the science-fiction genre can offer. A visually dazzling and eye-popping out of this world exhilaration that hypnotizes and mystifies with it's searingly stunning imagination. A personal favorite that's charged with unflinching originality and hard-hitting intrigue. A film that's quite easy to fall in love with. Only Director Steven Spielberg can construct a cinematic experience of this kind. It overflows with absolutely jaw-dropping special effects, compelling storylines, pure crystal-clear imagination and rock-solid acting. Spielberg has a way with the camera that just confounds me, he's a true master of light, shadows and visuals. He can play with your eyes unlike any other director out there, unmatched in talent and unique optical abiltiy. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind is a visionary spectacle of marvelous entertainment and ultra-charged thrills. A kinetic and surreal optical paradise that's unlike anything you've ever seen. A masterpiece that has stood the test of time and will always be one of the greatest science fiction achievements ever constructed.

The acting is top-notch as is the case with all Spielberg films. Richard Dreyfuss gives a spectacular perfrmance as well as Francois Truffaut and Melinda Dillon. Brilliant and engaging performance all-around. A 5/5. Must-see entertainment that is guarantee to mesmorize and hypnotize. A true cinematic treasure.