From: utzoo!decvax!cca!Roberts.WBST@sri-unix Newsgroups: net.movies Title: E.T. Article-I.D.: sri-unix.1608 Posted: Tue Jun 1 08:27:15 1982 Received: Wed Jun 2 00:59:02 1982 !!!!!! DO NOT MISS THIS ONE !!!!!!!!! On Sunday, May 30th there was a "Sneak Preview" showing of the new Steven Spielberg film E.T. at two of the local Rochester theatres. E.T. received rave reviews in the last issues of "NEWSWEEK" and "TIME". After seeing the film it was easy to see why. It was pure magic -- a cross between Walt Disney and Close Encounters. The comical moments ( of which there were many) left the audience roaring with laughter, while the tear-jerker ending didn't leave a dry eye in the house. The showing I attended was completely sold out, with many people turned away at the door. It appeared that the entire audience loved the movie as much as I did, as evidenced by the long and loud ovation given at several points during the film. Even my girlfriend, not known to be a science-fiction lover, thought it was a very good film, as it was not "heavy" S.F. in the Star Wars, Star Trek mode. Without revealing too much plot (I don't think), E.T. is the story of a small alien being stranded on earth, who is befriended by a small boy. The film details the adventures of the boy while trying to hide and protect E.T. from the perils of earth, but yet help him return to his home. Mr. Spielberg appears to have another blockbuster ready to keep us all happy for another summer. E.T. is supposed to open on June 18. Russ