From: utzoo!utcsrgv!burt Newsgroups: net.movies Title: E.T. (Review) Article-I.D.: utcsrgv.412 Posted: Tue Jun 22 12:08:19 1982 Received: Tue Jun 22 21:35:37 1982 While I enjoyed the movie, I think it has a central weakness illustrated by some of the net discussions on it. Because it is presented as reality, we want it to be consistent ('though it doesn't have to be plausible). I think it is more enjoyable when viewed as a fantasy adventure that doesn't have to make sense. The plot is for children. In the eyes of an adult, it is terribly pat and predictable (in hind sight anyway). This movie has to be seen with some child-like innocence. There is still enough character development, symbolism, etc. to keep an adult happy. (You noticed Peter Pan; did you notice The Wizard of Oz?)