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Review of by Gregory Weinkauf for New Times (L.A.) — 01 Apr 1984

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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 and published by New Times (L.A.) on 01 Apr 1984.

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

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