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?)