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on 7/1/2009
Little did we know back then that these two would combine to form a spectacular pile of crap.
on 7/18/2009
Hmm....I say Raiders, but that might be because I haven't seen Close Encounters in a while. Close Encounters does have a better ending. Hmm....
on 10/28/2009
Raiders. Indiana Jones triumphs over Close Encounter's aliens.
on 12/6/2009
easy, Indi wins!
on 11/22/2010
I can't think of much that's more entertaining than Raiders, but Close Encounters feels more personal. Maybe its because Spielberg came from a broken home and the core of the film is a failing family. I know the film has pacing issues and the third act is more of a lights show than a climax, but the wonder of it still captivates me and the film manages to move me much more than I expect.
on 2/22/2011
Nobody's going to address stunbunny's comment? "Raiders" is simply the greatest pure adventure film ever made, and "Close Encounters" is not only a stunningly crafted sci-fi film, but is also a challenging exploration of humanity, with a conclusion that is somehow both uplifting and troubling at the same time.
on 3/16/2011
Oh god. Gonna have to go with Close Encounters here, but only barely...
on 5/1/2011
Both are fantastic (screw you stunbunny), but I have to give it to Raiders... seriously, WTF, stunbunny?!
on 5/26/2012
Raiders. Close Encounters is so sloooooow, and the Coca-Cola and McDonalds product placement pisses me off somehow. It stands out too much I think. But I'm willing to give it another chance some time. The ending is excellent and overall it certainly isn't bad.
on 12/29/2012
Raiders walks away.
on 8/11/2013
FYI, pretty sure stunbunny's comment was toward Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Indy + Aliens) rather than an insult towards either of these films. Anyway, this is Close Encounters for me. I have fun with the Indiana Jones movies, but they were never as important to me as they are to so many other people, maybe because I didn't actually grow up with them, but Close Encounters means a lot more to me.
on 2/12/2014
Close Encounters is a great film, but I have to go with Indiana Jones and Raiders Here
