is one of those films that simply defines the word "classic" when applied to a movie. his most personal film, and there's a school of thought out there that it's his best film even in light of Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan and I'm one to agree. So, unless you absolutely must have DTS on the 1982 version of the film, there isn't too much of a reason to not pick up the boxed set outside of the price issue. ![]() ![]() The transfers on the 20 versions of the film are pretty much identical between the two sets. In terms of video, the two sets are practically the same. And while it is a minor thing in some people's opinion, the disc art in the boxed set is better with the original poster image used on the disc that holds the 1982 cut. Also, the boxed set includes an excellent hardcover book the 20th Anniversary re-release of the soundtrack, and a collectible senitype. The three-disc set still has that full hour-long feature in addition to a couple other extras that are exclusive to the set. In order to fit the 1982 cut on the two-disc set (which was a last-minute decision), the extras had to suffer a bit by cutting down the hour-long documentary to about twenty minutes. If you can afford the steep $70 price, and can do without DTS on the 1982 version of the film, the three-disc set includes more (and better) extras than the two-disc version. However, if you're trying to decide which one to buy, our recommendation leans a bit towards the three-disc set. Today, we'll be reviewing the two-disc "Limited Collector's Edition" of E.T., and we'll be back next week with a full review of the three-disc boxed set. in a three-disc collector's edition as well as a regular two-disc set. ![]() While not completely as satisfying as that set, Universal has released E.T. Previously, the film was released in an incredible LaserDisc boxed set that included an excellent two-hour documentary on the making of this classic.
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