Close Encounters of the Third Kind [Blu-ray] [1977]
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- Release Date: 09/19/2017
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Synopsis
Steven Spielberg followed Jaws (1975), his first major box-office success, with this epic science fiction adventure about a disparate group of people who attempt to contact alien intelligence. Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) is an electrical lineman who, while sent out on emergency repairs, witnesses an unidentified flying object, and even has a "sunburn" from its bright lights to prove it. Neary's wife and children are at first skeptical, then concerned, and eventually fearful, as Roy refuses to accept a "logical" explanation for what he saw and is prepared to give up his job, his home, and his family to pursue the "truth" about UFOs. Neary's obsession eventually puts him in contact with others who've had close encounters with alien spacecraft, including Jillian (Melinda Dillon), a single mother whose son disappeared during her UFO experience, and Claude Lacombe (celebrated French filmmaker François Truffaut), a French researcher who believes that we can use a musical language to communicate with alien visitors. Lacombe's theory is put to the test when a band of government researchers and underground UFO enthusiasts (including Neary) join for an exchange with alien visitors near Devil's Tower, Wyoming. In 1980, a "Special Edition" was released. While its primary selling point was the addition of scenes inside the alien spaceship, Spielberg claimed that he also cleaned up some choppy editing in the second act. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Cast & Crew
Richard Dreyfuss - Roy Neary
Teri Garr - Ronnie Neary
Melinda Dillon - Jillian Guiler
Cary Guffey - Barry Guiler
Bob Balaban - David Laughlin
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Close Encounters with Blu-Ray
Awesome!!
May 5, 2013This really brings back memories! It is such a great movie with fantastic special effects!Great to share with my kids!
I would recommend this to a friend
One of Spielberg's finest
September 23, 2014One of Spielberg's early classics about man's contact with aliens before E.T. on Blu Ray. This disc contains 3 versions: Original Theatrical Release, Special Edition and Director's Cut, with a feature that when activated tells you the difference between versions while watching the movie. There are no other Special Features, thus I had to take away 1 star. Picture and sound are otherwise great, and it was a great value.
I would recommend this to a friend
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
August 16, 2017one of the best scifi movies of all times, as good as et
I would recommend this to a friend
Speilberg at his Best
April 24, 2013This is one of the best Alien movies you will find. They are not hear to kill people, they are not here to get in fights with Will Smith. This is a great movie for the simple fact that it is very true to life. Close Encounters shows the awe inspiring sequences that make Speilberg such a master behind the camera, he has the vision and the know how to carry out these shots and special FX even when the technology wasnt even out.
I would recommend this to a friend
Good, But Not Great
May 8, 2008Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed 'Close Encounters,' I just don't share the mass scale hype over it. Nevertheless, an impressive, but expensive dvd set here, but well worth it for fans of the movie.
I would recommend this to a friend
LOOKS GREAT ON BLU RAY
September 15, 2008Steven Speilberg wrote and directed this classic film about friendly alien encounters. A very beautiful film Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend
Ugh...
April 18, 2013Terrible movie, terrible plot, terrible acting, terrible sci-fi, terrible ending, and terrible P/V and A/V quality.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Absolutely a mesmerizing SciFi Masterpiece from Stephen Spielberg. Blu-Ray only enhances the sheer beauty of the Dykstra special effects, making it look better than the original screening with clarity and deep rich colors that have been absent in past releases. I do not consider it reference, because of the high speed film used in the making, which at times gives a grainy appearance, but this was by design. The Audio gives the best of both HD worlds with the inclusion of DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks & Dolby TrueHD tracks included. The sound quality is excellent, just turn up the volume, when Dreyfuss first encounters the alien spacecrafts and watch your Subwoofer take a walk on the wild side.. The sound quality is reference here and you will hear and feel it, from your HD system. The Extra's are so abundant I will not even begin to describe whats included, just be prepared for hours of behind the scenes documentaries and easter egg goodies. Close Encounters is a very intriguing Scifi piece that asks the question, " Are We Really Alone?" Highly Recommended!
I would recommend this to a friend