**E.T. restored my faith in humanity** (and movies) Reaction/ Commentary

[@nickreacts6394]

Is this Spielberg's most wholesome movie??

[@realmjfan]

I say yes. Although it does make you ugly cry, not gonna lie 😭

[@TruthLies68]

Pretty much even with the use of penis breath..lol

[@moonfisher]

Certainly his most iconic. This was the first movie I ever saw in a theater when I was just a preschooler

[@eugeniapatroncosta920]

Spielberg is a genius. E.T. was his personal masterpiece.

[@shallowgal462]

Don't forget Spielberg-produced movies he wanted to direct but couldn't due to scheduling conflicts, such as Gremlins and Poltergeist.
"I'll be right here" is what Elliott taught E.T. means don't be afraid or sad, you'll be okay.
I was just weeks out of my teens when my work got the call my dad had died. I was sent home for the day, and I went straight to the theater and watched E.T., crying extra hard at the sad parts.

[@sarah.the.clumsy]

I love this movie! The film was shot in order/sequence to keep the kids minds in the story. The camera work is also mostly shot from a child's height instead of an adults height.

[@nickreacts6394]

That’s very considerate and smart for the young actors! And the low height of the camera is an awesome immersive touch 👌

[@nickmanzo8459]

It reminds me of old animated films in which the adult’s faces were obscured or simply not seen as much.

[@hollywhite7449]

I heard that Drew Barrymore's tears were real when they thought that ET died. They wanted her be genuine and it broke her little heart!

[@chrisboot2468]

Saw this on release in the cinema. The entire place was in tears by the end. Perfect.

[@shainewhite2781]

Nominated for 8 Oscars including Best Picture but won:
Best Sound Editing
Best Original Score
Best Film Editing
Best Visual Effects.
It made $790 million dollars against a $20 million dollar budget, and it's now considered to be one of Steven Spielberg's best movies of all time.

[@randomlibra]

This movie broke my little 8 year old heart. So I went to the theater and watched it 12 times. I was even on a morning news show because I saw it so many times LOL.
I still cry when I watch it. One of my best childhood memories for sure.

[@arctan2010]

If you watch Star Wars: Phantom Menace, you can see a group of E.T. senators yelling “vote now” when Queen Amidala demanded a vote of no confidence against the chancellor. They were only onscreen for a second but it was a pleasant Easter egg. Also, did you notice the little girl is Drew Barrymore?

[@thatllputmarzipaninyourpie3117]

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is one of those movies I saw as a kid that was a benchmark for perfection. Movies don't get any better.

[@munkongwoo751]

Thor, I think that when Keys mentioned that ET came to him first (28:05), he must have had a close encounter with ET before except that he has not had the experience as Elliott did. That why he didn’t intervene when it was time for ET to say goodbye in the end.

[@roguechevelle]

I always did wonder if Keys had a previous experience not the first time we see him but before the beginning of the movie even happened like stories you hear of people having seen ufo's or aliens and I think the beginning of the movie he may have been coming back to where he initially had seen the ship and the others with him got a glimpse of it then. I think it's a good twist to have Keys be very understanding and empathetic when it came down to it.

[@munkongwoo751]

@@roguechevelle I guess that could be a setup for a whole new movie. 😂😂😂

[@LA_HA]

@@roguechevelle Prequel. Prequel. Prequel... haha

[@DamonNomad82]

The medical personnel attending to Elliott and E.T. were played by actual medical staff from a nearby hospital, as Spielberg felt they would be more convincing than using professional actors in the roles.

[@laurenmckee9623]

I was 3 years old (almost 4) when this movie came out in 1982. For years, the screaming noise that E.T. makes and his creepy-looking fingers seriously freaked me out. Then I sat down and watched it when I was about 12 and saw how loving E.T. is, and it’s now one of my favorite movies ever. Plus, some of the best child performances I’ve ever seen!

[@DanielOrme]

When I watched Season 1 of Stranger Things, I thought "whoever made this has watched 'ET' dozens of times."

[@christophercurtis4131]

Not only did I see this in theaters when it came out, but I saw it at a drive-in theater. It was so much more of a special and magical experience watching it under the stars. I was eleven years old at the time. That was 40 years ago, but I still remember it vividly.

[@captainchaos3667]

Did you recognise Drew Barrymore? Little Drew was so young that she thought ET was real at times and she was legitimately heartbroken when he appears to die.

[@Kayjee17]

I can't remember who it was, but in an interview someone from the movie said that when they figured out Drew thought ET was real, the crew that made him move would stay around between takes when she was on set so that when she talked to him they would have him respond to her by moving and nodding as she talked. I always thought that was such an awesome thing for them to do!

[@biguy617]

The other two 80s movies Drew did were Stephen King movies. Cat’s Eye and Firestarter

[@thedoctor4327]

If you look closely in Star Wars The Phantom Menace, George Lucas snuck a group of ETs into the scene set in the Senate. So maybe ET spotting Yoda at Halloween has more significance than we realize 😉

[@jillfromatlanta427]

E.T. is a botanist in his culture....examining plants, trees, flowers on different planets. That's why the flowering plant interests him so much and why he leaves with a specimen at the end.
Maybe my favorite scene? Peter Coyote telling Elliot"I'm glad you found him first"...

[@sherrysink3177]

I like what you said about the realistic reactions of all 3 kids - so agreed! They were very natural in their roles, and the arguments and comments the kids made throughout were very kid-like. I think Spielberg did an amazing job directing them to give such realistic performances.

[@heidibrown3854]

It’s not directed by Steven Spielberg, but you may enjoy Flight of the Navigator…. It has the same vibe as ET… I also enjoyed Cloak and Dagger with Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore that was released a year ago.

[@snarkysquirrel]

watching this now as a parent i have so much anxiety and sympathy for the mom. i also find it funny that you havent seen ET but you watch george carlin. its interesting the things that people see and the ones they miss. i guess a lot of it is age though too. i was a kid when this came out and you were not even born.

[@gailseatonhumbert]

Anchovies on pizza is the fish.
Spielberg had 7 children so he was pretty good with understanding how they would react. Also this is Drew Barrymore's first movie. Firestarter is the other early one of hers I always remember.

[@DamonNomad82]

Also, the keys on the researcher's belt identify him as an individual, and are a source of fear for E.T., who, according to the novelization of the film, mistook them for teeth, and thought the man carrying them was trying to eat him!

[@hephner78]

Fun fact: The girl eliott kisses when they set the frogs loose went on to become the 80s-90s baywatch hottie Erika Eleniak

[@hephner78]

and of course Gertie is Drew Barrymore, pre-Firestarter fame

[@biguy617]

@@hephner78 and Cat’s Eye

[@nickmanzo8459]

The movie that inspired the kid to kiss the girl is called The Quiet Man. That’s a great classic of Yesteryear’s Hollywood, I’d love to see you react to it. I loved watching it with my grandparents as a kid, and I think it still holds up.

[@Halfaxa7]

"It's a heartwarming story, but it's just not believable. Which is why I give E.T. one and a half stars." - Perd Hapley

[@UTU49]

Who is Perd Hapley?
And why is he expecting a family fantasy/sci-fi movie to be believable?

[@Halfaxa7]

@@UTU49 as funny as this is I don’t wanna leave you hanging. He’s a character from the show Parks and Recreation. If you see him you’d get why he’d hate a movie like this

[@xKagryx]

The last 15 minutes of the movie is my favorite thing John Williams has ever scored!
And it’s nice that you noticed Keys’ respect for the situation-he was probably also once the kind of kid who dreamed of visitors from space. I think that must also be the case for my late grandpa, who I am told never cried except at this movie.

[@brendag5263]

I agree, the music is epic, especially at the end. I heard that Spielberg actually directed the ending to fit with the music that John Williams wrote because it was so fantastic and he didn't want John Williams to change any of it.

[@sherrysink3177]

I was a little kid when this came out in the theatre so my parents took me and my siblings. I was pretty young, but I remember being really scared at the beginning part with the government guy walking through the field, his keys jangling on his hip. I didn't know why it was scary but I remember it felt really scary. 🙂 But ultimately I loved the movie and the adorable and funny ET (and Drew Barrymore, who I thought was so funny with ET - she did such an amazing job given how young she was).
I even had a (dinner / beverage) glass with his picture on it... until I was reaching for it in the cupboard way over my head and accidentally dropped and broke it. I was really upset because it was my favorite glass to drink out of and it was "my" special cup. Such a bummer. (Lol)

[@aspieanarchist5439]

Fun Fact: Henry Thomas who played Elliot grew up to play Jack Torrance/Lloyd the Bartender/The Overlook Hotel in "Doctor Sleep".

[@eugeniapatroncosta920]

E.T. is one of the best Science Fiction movies, the best Steven Spielberg movie, the highest grossing film of 1982 and one of my favourite movies.

[@jillfromatlanta427]

Peter Coyote"s character is named "Keys", and I always love the scene where he tells Elliot 'I'm glad you found him first". He's the only one of the non-family grownups who cares about Elliot and who has a child's sense of wonder!!!!

[@willcool713]

Fyi, the "total throwback camera" is a Polaroid-Land camera, and are still very often used today in many court cases as evidence, because they are next to impossible to fake due to the analogue way they develop colors (which are nothing like true to life, but instead rely on contextual quirks of human perception to seem true to life). A Polaroid of a poster will look entirely different to forensics from a Polaroid of the exact same scene IRL, for instance.

[@raloria9173]

I don't remember watching it in the theaters as a kid, but I know I did, several times because I and my parents loved the movie. What I do remember was all the ET merchandise in the stores at that time. It was everywhere! I got bunch of it myself, of course: an ET doll, ET figures in various poses, ET Trading Cards.
One little tidbit that I remember from reading the novel of the movie was that ET's species could talk to plants/nature, which is why the inside of the ship had all sorts of living things in it. The book mentioned that this was what they did - went around to different planets and collected plant specimens.
Anyway, really enjoyed your reaction! :)

[@susanb4213]

I didn't do my math homework once and I was so worked up about it (yeah, I was that girl) that I told my teacher I was sick and needed to go to the nurse. There were two other boys in the nurse's office that sure didn't seem sick either, but I got more and more anxious as the nurse took their temps and sent them back to class. I remember my heart racing and being really upset. She took my temperature and said "oh my goodness, it's 101! I'll call your mom to come get you." I couldn't believe my luck. I felt perfectly fine but somehow had stressed myself to a 101 degree fever. Mom came and got me and let me lie on the sofa and watch TV, drink lemonade and she my favorite soup and baked brownies. It wasn't as good as having an ET, but it sure worked out really well for me that day!

[@carriesmith742]

As a French horn player that has played a LOT of John Williams in my day, this one is probably my favorite one to play, although Jurassic Park was a close second. Pat Welsh is the actress that voiced E.T. i saw it in the theater when i was 5 and loved it!

[@gailjohnston1248]

Gosh this really takes me way back lol! So many things just worked in this movie. The actress who played the Mom, Dee Wallace Stone....she's been an actress for ages. She plays the Mom from what I remember in Cujo, which is based on a S.King book. Come next month (October), you should consider a movie she made with MJ Fox called- The Frighteners. You will see a whole other side to her lol! HT of course still works as an actor as does- Drew Barrymore, and has her talk show too. P.Coyote got pretty popular after E.T. and got cast in quite a few things. Anyeays, was fun watching your reactions Nick!☺

[@Kiraj8de]

I was born in 1988, but I had the VHS which I watched constantly as a kid. And to this day my favorite ride at Universal Studios is the E.T. Adventure ride. 😊

[@xKagryx]

I love the queue for that ride, the forest and the sounds and smells!

[@TruthLies68]

I was 13 the summer that this was released. I was more into horror and psychological thrillers but I loved ET and took my young nieces to see it at the theater.

[@salyx]

This may be the best ode to childhood ever. It’s so honest! I saw it in the theater when I was two years old (I was a well-behaved child) and it has always been a favorite.

[@jannathompson2262]

I saw it in the theater when it first came out with my whole family. I'm 54 years old and it's still my favorite movie ever...;)

[@o.b.7217]

The thermometer thing is real. Though you couldn't pull it off too often.
Especially after your parents saw E.T.
:)

[@conobravomolina8726]

Ommg! This is one of my top 5 favorite movies! I'm so happy you did this reaction! And it was my birthday yesterday 💛 I was so happy to see you posted it 🌟🎂

[@dawnlenore3422]

The lead senator in "Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace" is Grebleips, who represents the Asogians.
(Grebleips, which is literally Spielberg backward.)
In the Republic Senate scene after Queen Amidala gives her vote of no confidence, several E.T.'s can be seen in one of the senate seats. Some fan theories suggest that E.T.'s abilities in the 1982 movie were him using The Force.

[@brendag5263]

I saw this in the theater when I was 11 years old. It affected me SO much. The music by John Williams also made this movie great. I bought the soundtrack and listened to it all the time. To me everything about this movie was magical.

[@mothermaclean]

ET was my all time fav Spielberg childhood favourite

[@lyssalovesit]

I haven’t seen this movie in sooo many years. Such a classic. Ps love your new setup and the ambiance 💜

[@nickreacts6394]

It honestly is, I think only Spielberg could make it as magical and memorable as it is. And thank you!! I wanted to have a warm, cinematic vibe :)

[@deckofcards87]

You said this "restored my faith in Humanity" this film has that effect on people, lol. In 1982 Roger Ebert famously said that the film "Made his heart glad" and that it belonged alongside The Wizard of Oz and Singin In The Rain as one of those sentimental classics for the ages. And he was right.

[@Nicamon]

This film is so moving...🥺I haven't rewatched it in YEARS and when I did I was afraid I might like it less than when I saw it all those years ago,but *NO!* It was still bloody wonderful!!!!😭😭❣❣
20:31 - 20:38 Well...in Italian it is!😳
31:56 - 31:58 Mood!

[@eskow0616]

Seen it at the movies with my school class.
I was 7 years old and it was the second time* I saw grown-ups crying, teachers most of all !
*first time was Disney's "The Fox and the Hound"

[@unwindreactions6223]

My childhood! Love this movie to this day! Great reaction!

[@rollomaughfling380]

24:03 And in answer to your question, E.T.'s contraption was created by famous science educator Henry Feinberg. Also, although this is a Science Fantasy story, the most implausible elements are a house in suburban Tujunga having a freakin' cornfield nextdoor, and a Redwood forest close by.

[@shainewhite2781]

This was the second Spielberg movie I saw on VHS.

[@eugeniapatroncosta920]

Which one is the first one?

[@shainewhite2781]

@@eugeniapatroncosta920 Close Encounters and the third being Hook.

[@eugeniapatroncosta920]

@@shainewhite2781 oh, Hook. Everybody misses Robin Williams.

[@rollomaughfling380]

Peter Coyote (Keys) has played in dozens of films, many of them great, but you might also recognize his name from his prolific voice work. He's narrated loads of stuff, including, famously, 11 Ken Burns documentaries. His life story is super-interesting, even just reading the Wikipedia article about him. He'd be a great subject for a biopic if there were a writer out there who managed to avoid the stock biopic "rags-to-riches/fall from grace/redemption" story formula so well mocked in Jake Kasdan's *_Walk Hard._*
And I did see this when it came out on a nice huge screen at the one theatre in town which hadn't multiplexed itself. I was with 2 of my best friends and one of their moms, and being 15 in a small suburb of Atlanta in 1982, we would joke later, that as we walked out, we were all like: (rubbing our eyes) "Man, there's something wrong with the air conditioning in there . . . *_sniff_*"

[@saagisharon8595]

2:56 the suburb location was filmed in the north east corner of LA county and the forest scenes were filmed in northern CA

[@tamarasmith9060]

It shows my age but yes I saw E.T. in the theater when it came out. Actually I also saw Star Wars in theater when it 1st came out. We didn't have much money, but I was almost 6 & my mom knew I already was gonna like scifi & fantasy adventure stuff because of the books I liked. I guess it had been widely advertised &/or others she knew were talking about it being a great movie. We had a large theater that would play the popular movies on an extended run for a big discount after it left the big theater. Mom must've had a tiny bit of $ left after getting my bday gift from her & hiding it for later, so she took me to see the movie. We did the trick of making popcorn at home & putting it in sandwich bags in my mom's purse because we wouldn't be able to buy snacks there, only a drink. It made such an impression that I still remember clearly reading the intro across the screen, with my mom only helping with a few bigger words. Us & the crowd all gasping at the sight of the ships in space looking so realistic (compared to stuff on tv) & cheering at the action & so on, then disappointed when it was over so soon!
Because after that I was obsessed with anything with space, aliens, etc then when E.T. came out we chose to spend our tiny amount of disposable $ for that month to go see it right away in the regular theater. It was so good. We worried as E.T. was being chased, laughed & cried. Also I remember as young as I was that even I noticed & was amazed at the advances in special effects in just the time between Star Wars & E.T.

[@imhere4thecheese539]

Amazing to see in the theater, however the lines were so long the first time we went, couldn’t get a ticket so we watched poltergeist instead. 😁

[@tf8696]

Which Spielberg also made. Fun fact: Drew Barrymore originally auditioned for the Carol Anne part. Spielberg knew she wasn't right for it, but liked her and kept her in mind for his other project...

[@philrob1978]

Lovely reaction to a bona fide masterpiece. One of those rare creatures - a perfect movie. You'd have to have a heart of coal to nit-pick about this. My earliest cinematic memory that had such an emotional impact on me that I refused to watch it again until I was into my teens. Now, as a 44 year old, it still has all the magic and power it always had. My parents, now in their 70s, adore it also. Timeless. Also, I feel the score is John Williams' finest work - which is saying something, but his connection to the film here feels personal in some way.

[@speedy_brennan]

When directing Steven Spielberg told Drew Barrymore to go into the room having no idea what ET looked like and they actually scared her which is why that scream is done so well.

[@platinumspider7859]

10:35 The problem with the light bulb trick is that the bulbs were usually too hot and you would end up with too high a temp either resulting in a hospital trip or so high they would just know you faked and you'd have to go to school (usually with added punishment).

[@boboca20]

Watching this as a kid was a bless, believe me. This movie is full of little special moments so well made that even though I haven't seen this in maybe 10 years I can still remember every single detail of each scene...
The one scene where Gerttie (Drew Barrymore) meets ET and the both scream is one of my favorites
Great reaction!!
Please consider watching some foreing movies such as Pan's Labyrinth and City of God (masterpieces)

[@gmunden1]

E.T. and his team are botanists. Has exploring but was left behind when the Government investigators were in proximity.

[@c.b.barlow]

The species from E.T. make an appearance in star wars: episode 1- the phantom menace during the Senate meeting. There's a good chance Disney decannonized it they now own star wars, but it's still a nice little nod.

[@darkjedi447]

Even though I love this movie, I feel like John William's music makes it better than it actually is. I own a lot of John William soundtracks and this one is a great one as usual. I remember watching this in the theatre when this first came out, and before the movie started they were playing music from John William's STAR WARS soundtrack, which just made the experience even more magical. Thanks for the review. Keep smiling 🤘 🙂

[@biguy617]

The boy that plays Elloitt plays young Norman Bates in Psycho 4 and plays the Jack Nicholson double in Dr Sleep.

[@leeloo4182]

Anchovies are little fish often put on pizza.

[@artistanthony1007]

It's actually pretty good but Pizza with it should have BBQ Sauce.

[@leeloo4182]

@@artistanthony1007 Not a fan of Anchovies to be honest a little to salty for me but love a bit BBQ sauce.

[@DamonNomad82]

The reason the children's reactions to E.T. are so realistic is that Spielberg shot the film in chronological order, so Gertie screaming and Michael jumping back into the shelves and making them collapse are the actual, raw reactions their actors had to seeing E.T. suddenly for the first time! Yet another example of Spielberg's genius as a filmmaker.

[@VolkswagenNut1969]

Wow, I saw most of the films you’re reviewing in the theater, so this is very nostalgic for me. (PS: I still remember the theater filling up with the sounds of sniffles by the end)
Great George Carlin quote by the way! 😃

[@bluegrasskids52784]

And of course, Henry Thomas who played Elliot, is the dad in The Haunting of Hill House.

[@biguy617]

He is also in Psycho 4 and Dr Sleep

[@knytewing3107]

Ahh E.T I remember having the movie when I was 6. I don’t know what happened to the movie, but my sister thought I lost it. I begged to differ 😂. Anyway there are some movies I think you’ll like and should react to them. The movies are:
Grown ups
Kingsman the secret service
Mad money
Big mommas house
Spy kids

[@andreshernandez1180]

I was Elliott’s age when I watched this in the theatre, it was life-changing.

[@raymondgilbert1341]

I saw this in the theaters back in 1982 or 83 I think. I went to see it three times. Summers were so much better back then.

[@amaurypottier2610]

When I was younger, this movie gave me nigthmares for years. As an adult, I think that's one of the many Steven Spielberg's masterpieces.

[@StaticBlaster]

That dolly zoom is actually called the "vertigo" or "hitchcock" zoom.

[@sarah.the.clumsy]

Not necessarily for the channel, but just for yourself for fun. There's a commercial for I think Comcast that came out a few years ago that is like ET returns when Elliot is grown up.

[@rudyl3168]

I did see this as a 14 year old! Boy did I remember not knowing anything about the story (this before spoilers)….it was magical…so much so, the audience was entranced…they actually cheered and clapped during the most unforgettable moments. When it was all over I could hear a child crying to his mom..” I don’t want him to go home…”, man they just don’t make like this anymore

[@DarthDimadome]

Good Will Hunting, The Iron Giant, and E.T. The "Making Me Ugly Cry at the End" trifecta.

[@videohistory722]

The doctors in the quarantine scene are real doctors. They were just told to treat ET like a regular patient.

[@chrisboot2468]

In the bike chase, they ride through the estate that's in "Poltergeist"!!

[@cmock810]

I don't care how old I get, the score on this film always feels magical to me.

[@planetwatch0000]

Watch Ron Howard's Cocoon. That'll restore your faith in human nature.

[@artistanthony1007]

Just came here to say Hamilton Mattress is actually a Claymation Movie, if you're interested then know it is about an Aardvark who has a dream of becoming a drummer but I'm not gonna spoil much because better you see it for yourself. The movie held up pretty well.

[@AnthonyLaMastra]

I saw E.T. in the theaters when I was little, I loved it! I loved Drew Barrymore from it!

[@Kayjee17]

I truly believe Spielberg and John Williams are totally in sync as creators, and the way the shots + music told important parts of the story proves it. There are so many movies that you can hear just a bit of the main theme music by John Williams and you know what movie it is and often what was happening on screen when that music played. There are also so many Spielberg movies that you can see a few seconds of and know exactly what movie it is. That's true story telling magic that both of them have in spades.

[@lawrencejones1517]

As a bookend to this movie, you might want to check out Flight of the Navigator from 1986. While it isn't Spielberg, it's a pretty good movie.

[@kathrynkissane5144]

The last movie I took my 10 year old brother to see just days before he was killed in a car wreck.
Love you Jeremy💙❤️‍🩹❤💚

[@williambryan3346]

@10:27 “Okay Ferris Bueller.” 🤣

[@jillfromatlanta427]

Neill Diamond "turn on your heart light" refers to this movie..

[@jacquiflores3444]

So much nostalgia with this one!! man so excited for your reaction to A.I. !!

[@Sandra-oj7dq]

drew barrymore thought E.T. was real. on breaks, she asked the wardrobe lady to give her a blanket for E.T. and she would share her food with him

[@ezpz2624]

This has nothing to do with the video, but I was wondering if you've ever watched "Dances with Wolves". If not, you have to catch up with the film in any case! Is an absolute masterpiece.
Apart from that, your content is always top notch!

[@chriscowey7464]

Did I miss you recognising the little girl as Drew Barrymore, or did I somehow miss that?

[@paulamoya7956]

Check out Henry Thomas’ audition for E.T with Spielberg who hires him on the spot . . It’s very cool

[@webdrude]

first movie i saw in a theater! first movie that triggered tears.

[@NetanelWorthy]

You’ve caught on the Screenwriting 101: Show. Don’t tell.

[@danzthename]

Drew Barrymore is so freakin cute in this movie!

[@damaniqphillip2756]

Sweet film

[@artizek]

This movie does have a tenuous relationship with Close Encounters. I think the studio wanted Spielberg to do a sequel and there was a script with aliens terrorizing a family. It was much more horror-based and Spielberg's heart wasn't really in it. However, he did like one part where a human child and alien child become friends, and that idea became E.T. Apparently, there was an E.T. sequel planned where the kids are kidnapped by an evil race of E.T.s but thank God that never happened.

[@chance2smoke]

I did the thermometer trick. Worked like a charm.

[@sarah.the.clumsy]

I accidentally caught one on fire when I was a kid. It was a plastic rubber handle and I got it too close to the heating element. I guess the scorched plastic was a dead giveaway that I was faking.

[@boboca20]

Me too, countless times

[@Kayjee17]

I did too but I used the excuse of needing to go potty in order to run it under hot water. That way I could get it to a reasonable temperature to stay home but not so high I had to go to the doctor.

[@alvpyrola]

The Duffer brothers, who created Stranger Things, are huge fans of 80s movies. They are not ashamed to admit that a lot of details in the shows are references to some of their favourite films. The first season has soooo many ET inspired scenes.
Elliot/Mike faking being ill to spend the day with ET/El.
Elliot/Mike showing ET/El their action figures.
ET/El getting dressed up in a dress and a blonde wig.
ET making the bikes fly to escape the baddies/El making the van fly over the bikes to escape the baddies.
The frog scene is so bad for me. I have a phobia for frogs, so I have to hide behind my hands for most of that bit.

[@StaticBlaster]

This is my favorite movie of all time.

[@DamonNomad82]

E.T. was voiced by an elderly woman who was a heavy smoker, and thus had the raspy, otherworldly voice Spielberg was looking for E.T. to have.

[@spikeycat81]

The original cut had rifles in the hands of the bad guys or cops and they released a later version with walkie talkies using cgi

[@heikira438]

They hired the lead boy because he can cry on command. Just watch his audition tape. It's awesome

[@zhubajie6940]

The kissing scene on the TV is from "The Quiet Man" in 1952. It would be an excellent movie to react to St. Patrick's Day.