But then when I bought the DVD in 2003 as an 18 year old I couldn't stop watching it, and now is one of my favourite movies. I wonder, was this boring to others as children, but love it as an adult?
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Saw it in my early teens. Hated it. The last half turned me off big time. Watched it just now........ love it. It's weird. I'm revisiting old movies I skipped or hated. Up next, The Goonies. Let's see how that goes.
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I sorta liked it when I was 11 (at the theater), but now I hate it. It's pretty much unwatchable.
shareDidn't like it at 16, still not a bit hit with me.
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I was a young adult (21) when this movie was released for the first time, and loved it right from the get-go. By that point in my life, I'd seen dozens of movies in theaters, but it was the first one that seemed to have such a profound effect on the audience. As the final scene played out, collective sobs could be heard as Elliot and E.T. said farewell to each other, and when the lights came up as the final credits rolled, the majority of the audience applauded. Of all the movies I've seen in theaters over the years, it remains the only one I've ever seen where the audience clapped at the end. I have the feeling that I would have been just as enamored with this film if I'd seen it as a child. Thirty-some years hence, it remains my favorite movie of all time.
"Well, can't he just beam up?"
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I always hated the government scenes in this movie, and dreaded watching it tonight when I selected it because of that. I got through them okay, but still couldn't stand those parts. Tears were running down my face at the end of it though. 80's puppetry or not, I thought the character of E.T. came off as pretty real and enjoyed watching this tonight as an adult.
shareI'm with you on that one. When I was a kid I didn't really see the big deal about this movie. I watched it tonight as an adult and I really liked it. Funny how that works out sometimes.
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It's wasn't one of my favorite childhood movies (didn't hate it or love it) But now as, an adult, I can appreciate it for the great, innocent, beautifully directed and acted movie that it is.
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