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E.T. Returns for Commercial/Short Film Sequel, Watch it Now
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial is one of the most iconic films in cinema history. Director Steven Spielberg's take on an alien trying to get home and away from the clutches of a shady government was an endearing, charming, and heart-warming experiment in family-friendly wholesomeness that's absolutely perfect for bringing families together for a watch. Comcast seems to think so, and went out of their way to shoot an advertisement - but it's pretty much a short film sequel, to be honest - of the classic, and it reunites Henry Thomas with the lovable alien once again.
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The Xfinity Ad plays out like a sequel to the film, and shows Thomas reprising his role as an older Elliott with a family. E.T. returns to visit Elliott, and decides to spend Thanksgiving with them. We also learn of E.T.'s own family back home. This all sounds cheesy and overly sentimental, but as a fan of the film, this put a huge grin on my face. It respects the original while never forcing its overall message in our faces. Basically, it feels like Spielberg returned to make this short film/ad, and it's the most wholesome thing you will see all day.
As Screen Rant points out, this commercial was approved by Spielberg himself, as it respects the characters of both E.T. and Elliott without coming across as a huge product placement. E.T. even plays a game in VR, and encounters a T-Rex - Jurassic Park nod? Thomas explained that Spielberg gave his blessing, stating "looking at the storyboards, I could see exactly why Steven (Spielberg) was really behind it, because the integrity of the story isn’t lost in this retelling."
Do give this a watch if you're a fan of the original, as it's one of those commercials that truly honors it while being beautifully reimagined from the classic.
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