Steven Spielberg's extended, director's cut of Close Encounters of the Third Kind returns to theaters, courtesy of Fandango, on July 7 and 10.
CE3K became a smash hit for Columbia Pictures upon its 1977 release. Its popularity has only grown over the decades, positioning it as one of cinema's all-time greats.
The story of obsessed, Indiana lineman, Roy Neary, portrayed with everyman charm by Richard Dreyfuss, traveling to commune with extraterrestrials at Devil's Tower, Wyoming, has been an ongoing inspiration for fans. It succeeds by combining elements of One Step Beyond and The Twilight Zone and is reinforced by Spielberg's quality concept and smooth direction, Vilmos Zsigmond's illuminating photography, John Williams' angelic score, and Douglas Trumbull and Carlo Rambaldi's awe-inspiring, special effects.
In addition to Dreyfuss, the cast is spot-on, highlighted by Teri Garr, Belinda Dillon, Cary Guffey, Roberts Blossom and Francois Truffaut (among others), who give the proceedings a sometimes anxious yet overall heartfelt sense of cosmic wonderment.
To see CE3K again on the big screen will be a tremendous treat for its many faithful fans and movie buffs in general. Check local listings for theaters and showtimes.
