The Thing vs. Close Encounters of the Third Kind

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ooh - this is a nice matchup - two masterpieces, one of sci-fi drama, and one of sci-fi horror... It's close, but the nod goes to Close Encounters for its Spielberg goodness, memorable theme, and mashed potatoes that mean something.

Which kind of encounter do you prefer -- friendly or hostile? I believe extraterrestrials are friendly. And I also believe "The Thing" is cooler. No pun intended.

JRM
JRM

I appreciate both movies but I can't say I really enjoy them. I'll go with The Thing.

The Thing is so much fun to watch, and the special effects are mind-blowingly gross (and awesome). However, Spielberg is clearly the only one insane enough to pull of the Close Encounters finale. Its simply the better film.