Review of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) by Fairy N — 03 Nov 2017

An exciting, curious, spiritual and emotional masterpiece, whose story is only matched by how perfectly it is told.

This review of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) was written by Fairy N on 03 Nov 2017.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial has generally received very positive reviews.

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