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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a heartwarming movie about friendship between a boy named Elliott and a friendly alien named E.T. who wants to return home.
Overview
Fun Facts
Characters
Plot Summary
Cultural Impact
Critical Reception
Production History
Legacy And Influence
Music And Soundtrack
Awards And Nominations
Special Effects And Technology
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Did you know?
🌌 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982 and directed by Steven Spielberg.
👽 E.T. was originally designed to scare people but became a lovable character instead!
🛸 E.T. is an alien who is stranded on Earth and wants to return to his home planet.
🌟 Elliott, the brave boy who finds E.T., is played by Henry Thomas.
🚀 The film features exciting adventure and deep friendship between E.T. and Elliott.
🎥 E.T. was one of the highest-grossing films ever at the time, earning over $700 million!
💫 The movie used groundbreaking special effects, including bike flying scenes.
🎶 The beautiful music for E.T. was composed by John Williams and won an Academy Award.
🤖 E.T. has influenced many other films, shows, and even toys that kids love!
🎉 There is a special day called 'E.T. Day,' celebrated on October 2nd each year!
Introduction
It's directed by Steven Spielberg, who is a famous filmmaker. The movie tells the heartwarming story of a little boy named Elliott who finds a friendly alien. This alien, called E.T., is stranded on Earth and wants to go home! The film is full of adventure, friendship, and love. 🌟
It has become one of the most beloved family films ever, showing us that friendship can cross any barrier, even between worlds!
Fun Facts
But then they made him cute and lovable! Also, the iconic bike flying scene used actual children riding bikes with a hidden harness! 🚴
♂️ The voice of E.T. was made by combining sounds from a turtle, horse, and a baby! 🐢🐴👶 Over 60 million people watched this film when it first came out! There’s even an E.T. holiday, “E.T. Day,” celebrated on October 2nd! 🎉
How cool is that?
Characters
E.T., the lovable alien with glowing fingers! He teaches us about love. The siblings, Gertie (played by Drew Barrymore) and Michael, help Elliott in his adventures. There's also a scientist, Keys, who tries to capture E.T. to study him. 🚨
Together, they create a fun and emotional journey. Each character learns valuable lessons about friendship, bravery, and standing up for what is right!
Plot Summary
Elliott finds him hiding in the forest and decides to take him home. E.T. can make plants grow and even heal people, but he is sad because he wants to return to his home planet. Elliott and his siblings help E.T. hide from the government and plan to send him back home. 🚀
Together, they learn about friendship and the importance of caring for one another. In the end, the children help E.T. contact his spaceship, and he leaves but promises to always stay in their hearts.
Cultural Impact
The phrase "E.T. phone home" became famous, and people still quote it today! The movie inspired many other films about friendship and aliens. It even led to a popular video game and toys! 🤖
Kids everywhere fell in love with E.T.'s cute looks, leading to tons of merchandise like dolls and T-shirts. Even NASA has referenced E.T. when it talks about searching for extraterrestrial life! 🚀
E.T. reminded us that friendship can shine through no matter where you're from!
Critical Reception
Critics loved it for its story and characters. It received positive reviews for its strong emotional messages and stunning visuals. Many called it the best film of 1982! 🌟
It became the highest-grossing movie ever at that time, earning over $700 million! The film was praised for its ability to connect with children and adults alike. People still talk about E.T. today, showing how special it is to audiences around the world!
Production History
Steven Spielberg wanted to create a story about friendship that kids could relate to. The film was shot in California, including places like Los Angeles and Pasadena. Did you know it took about 8 weeks to film? 🌳
It debuted on June 11, 1982, and became a worldwide phenomenon! E.T. helped change the way films showed aliens, jumping from scary creatures to friendly ones we can love!
Legacy And Influence
Its themes of friendship, adventure, and the importance of family inspire creators everywhere. The film changed how we view aliens, moving from scary creatures to friendly beings! 🤝
Many kids grew up wanting to have their own E.T. adventure! The movie also inspired a stage play and a musical, keeping the magic alive for new generations. It proves that stories about connection and love will never go out of style!
Music And Soundtrack
His music helps tell the story and makes us feel all the emotions. When E.T. first flies on a bicycle with Elliott, the music is magical! 🛴
The soundtrack includes powerful themes that make us feel excited, sad, or happy. The score won an Academy Award and is still loved by many. Listening to this music can make you feel like you're on your own adventure! 🎵
Awards And Nominations
It was nominated for nine Academy Awards in 1983, including Best Picture! It won four Oscars, including Best Original Score for John Williams. 🎶
The film also received Golden Globe Awards, and it continues to win hearts everywhere! In 2002, the American Film Institute named E.T. one of the greatest films of all time. 🌟
These honors show just how important and loved this movie is in cinema history!
Special Effects And Technology
The filmmakers used puppetry and animatronics to bring E.T. to life. A man named Carlo Rambaldi created the E.T. puppet, making him look so real! 🎭
They used sound effects to make E.T. sound like a cute alien, with voice work by actor Pat Welsh. The movie included groundbreaking techniques like bike flying scenes, where kids soar through the night sky! 🌙
This helped set the stage for amazing special effects in later films!
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