E.T. - Steven Spielberg Shows that Aliens Can Be Nice

Science fiction movies are as numerous as grains of sand. Whether they are about aliens, spaceships or a dystopian future - we have 10 recommendations for you on MeinMMO. Among them is E.T., which turns genre conventions upside down.

  • Released: 1982
  • Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Aliens do not have to be evil but can become a child’s friend. This is shown by Steven Spielberg’s classic E.T., in which an alien is left behind on Earth by its kind and becomes friends with ten-year-old Elliot.

It is the beginning of a heartwarming friendship that brings a smile but also has the potential to shed a tear or two. The film is still very popular today for a good reason.

E.T. is a refreshing entry in the science fiction genre, since there is neither a major threat from aliens nor is there an impending apocalypse to prevent. The film tells of fundamental human feelings, fears of loss, and the longing for a friend. That is all Spielberg needs to reach most viewers emotionally.

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