E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) vs Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

E.T.

For which audience?

E.T. is such a special film for me. Close Encounters is good but there's no contest for me.

“E.T. is the closest film to my own sensibilities, my own fantasies, my own heart” - Steven Spielberg.

I couldn’t agree with this more! E.T. is my favourite film ever, it always has been and it always will be. I love Close Encounters but for me there is no comparison.

E.T.

Close Encounters (director's cut without images from inside the mothership). E.T. is just the same concept, but for kids.

For mystery and wonder, CE3K. For childhood emotions and family, E.T.