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Close Encounters of the Third Kind FULL Reaction (Patreon)

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2022-08-22 05:01:49
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2022-09-26 11:02:29
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James

Great reaction. I haven't seen this movie in a long, long time. The scene you described of the young boy's abduction contained Spielberg's favorite shot which showed the boy standing in the open doorway with the bright light of the alien ship pouring in. In an interview he did years ago from "Inside the Actor's Studio", Spielberg described that shot as depicting the quintessential wonder of childhood. The small aliens at the end of the movie were all practical played by girls between the ages of 10-12. The musical interplay was designed to create a form of communication between the two species which is why the one scientist said, "We're going back to school!" Anyway, it was great to see this again as it is one of my favorite Spielberg films. And thanks again for sharing your reaction.

Ian Pottinger

Thanks for this reaction, a welcomed excuse to revisit an old favourite. This is one of a list of older movies I've hoped to see you review. I'm so glad it happened. I have such fondness for this movie! I remember my older brother returning home after seeing it during its first run in theatres. He was so impressed he bought the paperback novelization, the first book I read cover to cover in one sitting. When, shortly after, I saw the movie myself, I admit I was a little disappointed (what movie could ever match the imagination of a 12-year-old), but over the years I've grown to treasure this film. For me, it embodies the wonder and excitement I was experiencing at that time as I discovered the power of mathematics and science. Raised in a deeply religious household, I was offered only unsatisfying fables and parables to explain the world. The Sciences were my bright lights in a darkened sky, beckoning me to question all I'd known. In that way, I strongly identified with Roy and his quest for answers. However, I am not blind to the film's faults. "Jaws," only Spielberg's second feature film as director, spotlighted the newcomer's talent behind the camera. With "Close Encounters," his third directorial debut, Spielberg stumbles. "Encounters" is spattered with clunky dialogue, often questions shouted more at the viewing audience rather than anyone actually in the film. And then there are the many times individuals exhibit puzzling behaviours that are incongruent with their situation or character. Some dialogue seems only intent on punctuating a scene. Some actions make little sense other than to set up an albeit-stunning visual. I believe both are symptoms of a director too young and inexperienced to avoid being so enamoured with his own writing that he doesn't allow the story or its characters to be authentic to the moment or themselves. A much older, seasoned Spielberg - now a husband and father - has expressed his misgivings of the film. Nevertheless, this film, so saturated in colour, is excellently paced and magically scored. It's a story of wonder, adventure, and discovery that remains as captivating today as it was 45 years ago - a timeless classic. Still, this story is primed for a modern retelling. In the right hands, a remake could be spectacular!

Raven Dark
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Agreed. I do believe Spielberg himself could do a fantastic remake, fixing all the issues he had, but also bringing plenty new to the story with his greater experineces. And I think it would be a lot easier for people to get past needing to roll their eyes at a remake of this movie if it was done by the original director.