Review of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) by John P — 12 Nov 2013

"E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" is...awesome-tacular. "E.T. Phone Home".

This review of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) was written by John P on 12 Nov 2013.

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

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