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