Steven Spielberg was signed on to direct the film Close Encounters of the Third Kind, which would become one of the most iconic sci-fi movies of the 1970s.
The world premiere of Close Encounters of the Third Kind was held in New York City, marking the public debut of Spielberg's film about human contact with extraterrestrials.
The film was released widely across the United States, gaining critical acclaim and box office success.
A special edition of Close Encounters was released, featuring additional scenes and enhanced effects, renewing interest in the film.
I need to rewatch this and see if it moves from a like to a favorite for me. I forget about it, see it mentioned, and remember that it was way better than I thought it was going to be. This is a great one to watch if you haven't yet.
Finally got to see this in theaters - it's a lovely movie. One of the higher quality family-friendly sci fi movies in a LONG time. The part I liked least about the book was the humor - movie was the same. Which speaks to how good the adaptation was.
This is the best action movie of all time!