Close Encoutners of the third Kind
The Collector's Edition
We Are Not Alone.
Specs:
2 Hrs. 17 Mins.
Color
Widescreen Presentation (Aspect Ratio 2.35:1)
English 5.1 (DTS and Dolby Digital), English 2-Channel (Dolby Surround), French, Spanish
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portugese, Chinese, Korean, Thai
Rated: PG

Watch the skies, as we are all curious about the unknown. The talk of unidentified flying objects would certainly capture our interest and become the topic of conversation. The sighting of a UFO would spark gatherings and hopes for an explanation. The ability to encounter a meeting with an extra-terrestrial is far beyond what many of us could ever possibly fathom.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind is the first of Steven Spielberg's alien-related films and it is a spectacular triumph. His enduring achievement can be seen and enjoyed as he has always intended, in this director's cut, remastered from the original film elements.

Planes reported missing three decades ago suddenly appear. A Navy warship is found in the middle of the desert. Pilots aboard a commercial flight discover a flying object they aren't sure how to identify. Could this be the cause of extra-terrestrial activity? Roy Neary, local electrician, experiences a 'Close Encounter' after embarking on a once in a lifetime journey that only few could comprehend. After strange happenings, a group of people, including Neary, share visions, which link them to something they are unsure of, but become so obsessed they are determined to find out.


PICTURE

Overall, this film is beautiful with an outstanding use of brilliant colors and maintains that 70's film look, similar to JAWS. Some shots are more crisp and clean than others that show more film grain, but the transfer to DVD is phenomenal. The DVD is clearly the best format the film has been shown in.


SOUND

As usual for a Steven Spielberg picture, this classic not only looks, but sounds phenomenal. Of course, the scenes with the UFOs, especially the Mothership, are the scenes with the best quality sound and intense bass if you have the subwoofer hooked up.


SPECIAL FEATURES

The Making of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1:41:35)

This in-depth documentary about the making of the classic film includes interviews with Steven Spielberg who discusses all aspects of the film including the concept of the story, which was inspired from when he was a kid. The documentary is split up into multiple sections including casting (Who Are You People?), Pre-Production, Production, Production Stories, Special Effects: Watch the Skies, Putting it Together, The Special Edition, and Final Words. The main cast and crewmembers all share their experiences with the viewer throughout the detail-oriented documentary.

1977 Featurette (5:47)

A promotion piece including footage from the film along with Steven Spielberg and Richard Dreyfuss interviews to help market the film back in the 70's.

Deleted Scenes

In the Desert
Roy at the Power Plant
Roy Gets Directions
At the Airpo
At the Police Station
At the Barbecue
English Lessons
On the Roof
Leaving Town At the Gas Station
In the Spaceship
Theatrical Trailers Filmographies