Review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) by Hoss R — 01 Dec 2011
I hadn't seen this movie since I was younger, so I gave it another try - this time in a theater (and I believe it was an updated version with new scenes). I liked the movie more this time around, but I still don't think it totally works.
The family scenes are completely irritating and full of irrational behavior not caused by aliens. The conclusion still drags and the whole movie lacks a real sense of direction or urgency. However the effects are still marvelous and in fact the appearance of the mothership almost made me gasp, seeing it on the big screen like that.
A sense of scale is needed to really appreciate this film. Also some early encounters, particularly Roy in the truck and Barry's abduction, are creepy and otherworldly in just the right way. The cast is good, helmed by Dreyfuss who is nevertheless one of the less memorable Spielberg protagonists - Hooper in Jaws seemed to have more personality.
It's a mixed bag but I don't regret going back to this one.
This review of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) was written by Hoss R on 01 Dec 2011.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind has generally received very positive reviews.
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