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Summary: E.T. The 20th Anniversary Mess!
Review: E.T. is one of my favorite movies of all time and when I heard that it was being re-released in movie theatres everywhere I was ecstatic. I went into the movie theatre thinking this was going to be the best re-release ever! But boy was I wrong. Spielberg ruined it by putting in a CGI-animated E.T. which frankly looked VERY VERY FAKE! I prefer seeing the flimsy E.T. from the 82 version. But there was a good thing about the 20th anniversary: the inclusion of a bath scene with E.T. and Elliot that is so funny and cute. Another thing that really ticked me off is that guns were re-placed by, get this, WALKIE TALKIES! You say, oh that's a good thing I don't want my kid to see guns pointed at E.T. Well parents somehow or another your kid is going to see the original version sometime or another. I really also don't like how I have to for out [$...] to get the original 1982 version in this ULTIMATE GIFT SET! The contents of this box are:A 3-disc set of the E.T. DVD Release
The 20th Anniversary music CD (I ALREADY OWN THIS!)
The original script
And a senitype (whatever the heck that is, I'm guessing its a piece of film from the movie) I already own the soundtrack so I'll be getting 2 of something I already have. Oh well, I'll just have to fork out [$...] to get the original, but its not even in 5.1 surround. For that you have to watch the BUTCHERED 2002 release. Bad Universal Bad! --This text refers to the DVD edition
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Summary: What's the problem??
Review: How can people write bad reviews before the product is even released? I have no idea. Or even before reading the product especifications!!
This wonderful collection (according to what I have read) will have both the 2002 and the 1982 versions of E.T., which I think is wonderful.
As a musician, though, I had the privilige to see the premiere of the 2002 version in L.A., with maestro Williams conducting a 100-piece orchestra and synchronizing the whole soundtrack to the complete movie! Now, I think this is the first time this was done with a whole movie. It was personal the most gratifying musical experience I've ever had, even though I wasn't the one conudctin! :)
In any case, I hear that this new DVD collection will have the choice of seeing the movie with the original 1982 soundtrack or with the life Williams performance from March 16th 2002. I think that only fact will make this collectiona 5-star one...
Enjoy!!
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Summary: Did not need to be touched up!!...
Review: As a "Star Wars" fan, I have to admit, George Lucas' 1977 grand epic movie DID NEED to be fixed, Lucas totally buffed up its Special effects, which it needed, SW Special Edition is phenominal compared to its original version, however I don't feel the same way about E.T., I mean what really needed to be fixed????, SW was Sci-Fi, so naturally it needed it, E.T. had very little effects in the way of visuals, I don't know what Speilberg is thinking, I mean, is he trying to compete with Lucas in a friendly way??, You can bet I will be watching the 1982 version, this film really is a timeless classic about an alien left behind on earth who soon befriends Elliott, a 10 year old who lives in what appears to be the valley of Los Angeles, Elliot & E.T. share a special bond, it is every lonely kid's dream, I was 11 when I first saw it, it hit home, because at the time I was new in my neighborhood, & my mom had just gone through a divorce too, I was an only child too, so you can imagine, E.T. always heightened my spirits, this film is great in that it shows what a fun character E.T. could be, the original puppet used was by all accounts well done, why they felt the need to digitally enhance E.T. is beyond me, we have never seen Jar Jar Binks as a puppet, so we don't think much about it, but E.T. you do, had digital technology been possible in 1982, then maybe it wouldn't matter, but now it does, another flaw is the removed guns from the government agents, (another mistake), why be politically correct??, I mean lets face it, agents hell bent on capturing an alien would not be so kid-friendly, in all reality they would be pursuing with guns, not walkie-talikes!..., Speilberg should have left this treasure alone, I can understand Lucas' argument on SW, but this one had little in the way of visual effects, I say stick with the original version & skip the 2002 version, the original may cost more, but it is worth it.
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Summary: Where is the REAL "E.T.", as seen in 1982??
Review: Why on earth is the ORIGINAL version of thi film not on this DVD? I was greatly dismayed by the absurd changes made to this brilliant and unforgettable film for its recent theatrical reissue--I would have hoped that all the negative audience response would have at least ensured a first-class release of the original theatrical cut on this new DVD...WRONG! Bad choice by Universal, and one which I hope will be quickly rectified.
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Summary: Merry Christmas To Me!
Review: I was about 2 or 3 when I first met E.T.. I was kind of a lonely kid, and fell in love right off. I had t-shirts, dolls, and the novels/storyboooks. I watched the movie over & over, it was released several times in the theater, and then released to VHS (with a snazzy green bar)... It begins and I found out the same scenes still scare me (the scene in the field when Elliot first sees E.T.) and I still cry for last 45 minutes of the movie. I liked the deleted scenes, in the bathtub scene we figure out he's aquatic which explains why he goes to the stream on Halloween. I love the music, I love the 80's references (tons of them from Star Wars to Strawberry Shortcake), I loved, love, and will continue to love this movie for as long as I have breath in me. I don't mind paying $ per DVD. I agree it is steep, but it's the only way to get the original version plus tons of other E.T. stuff. By the way, if you know me, this would make an excellent Christmas present! :D
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Summary: Universal did a great job with this gift set
Review: Despite contrary belief i think universal did a great job with the gift set.It has the original script,the 1982 version with is not on the collector's edition,and the original soundtrack remastered this dvd will be worth alot more than the 2 disc set.This gift set is great so buy it.
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Summary: What is Spielberg doing?
Review: Spielberg really messed up this time. Why oh why is he putting the 2002 version on this dvd? The computer graphics look botched up, and we didn't need the extra scene in the bathtub. The original version would have been a smarter move to put on a collector's edition dvd. The puppet from the original looked just fine. He really messed up.
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Summary: Spielberg at his best.
Review: 20 years ago I saw a film that would become one of the best family films of all times. Considering technology of the time, this movie was cutting edge and still would make some would be directors wish they had half the talent that Spielberg had way back then. This new release has an enhanced soundtrack and visual effects that weren't necessary, but make for a better viewing experience. With it's re-release in the theaters, I was able to share with my children a little piece of my childhood. Seeing a film like this, it is no wonder we have seen such great things from this director. A must have for any film enthusiast.
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Summary: Censorship?
Review: I am not pro gun or anything, but altering the movie so that the crooks have walkie talkies instead of guns is just stupid. Why do Lucas and Spielberg insist on editing the classics. I wouldn't take this DVD if you gave it to me.
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Summary: 20 Years and Still Great!
Review: E.T. is a great movie, never mind that it's 20 years old now. You'll still laugh, and wonder, and feel sad during the movie. John Williams has the the perfect score for this movie, and it flows with the great acting and directing. I plan on buying this DVD when it's released, and I think most people who have seen this wonderful movie will too.
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