I watched a terrible pirated copy in the 80's when it came out, so it was good to see it again.
Mind you, I'd better not tell the elders I watched it:
*** g83 7/8 p. 27 Christ or E.T.? ***
"Despite its seemingly Christian message, however, the movie subtly condones youthful misbehavior. In an early scene we find youths playing “Dungeons and Dragons” in a smoke-filled room with a lighted cigarette on the table. Later on, when E.T. gets drunk sampling beer, and Elliott in telepathic sympathy feels the effects, it is all portrayed as something cute. Further, some of the language used by these children is gross profanity. This, along with the supernatural aspects of the movie, has bothered many Christians. Whether parents or their children see this movie is, of course, a matter of personal choice."
Oh, hold on, it's personal choice. That's ok then!
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