Review of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) by Paul Malcolm for L.A. Weekly — 15 Sep 1997
The film's real power to move flows from its low, childlike angles, which, rather than infantalize its audience, bring it down to where the hurt and fear, and hence the comfort, loom larger. [2002 re-release].
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This review of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) was written by Paul Malcolm and published by L.A. Weekly on 15 Sep 1997.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial has generally received very positive reviews.
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