Blu-ray - Close Encounters of Third Kind (Danish Import) English Language Brand New Sealed
This is a Danish import as pictured. It still plays in English on UK players.
Language: English.
Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish.
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: 40th Anniversary Edition
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon, Bob Balaban
Synopsis:
Close Encounters of the Third Kind is a groundbreaking science fiction film that explores humanity's first contact with extraterrestrial life. In this 40th Anniversary Edition, Steven Spielberg’s vision is presented in a beautifully remastered version, showcasing the film's stunning visual effects and its timeless story of wonder and mystery.
The film follows Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss), an everyday blue-collar worker who experiences an inexplicable encounter with an unidentified flying object (UFO). His life takes a dramatic turn as he becomes obsessed with the event, leading him to seek answers. As he digs deeper, Roy begins to see visions and strange patterns, including the iconic image of a mountain-like formation that he is inexplicably drawn to.
Simultaneously, Jillian Guiler (Melinda Dillon) is searching for her missing son, who was abducted during the same UFO encounter. Their paths eventually converge, leading to a climactic and extraordinary meeting at a secret government facility where the truth about the UFOs—and their peaceful intentions—is revealed.
In the 40th Anniversary Edition, the film not only celebrates its visual mastery but also expands upon Spielberg’s themes of curiosity, wonder, and humanity’s place in the universe. The special edition includes new features, restored footage, and a pristine visual and audio presentation, allowing audiences to experience the film in a way that honors its original magic while showcasing its pioneering effects.
The movie's depiction of UFOs, human curiosity, and the need to communicate with the unknown has become a touchstone in sci-fi cinema, influencing countless films and creating one of the most iconic images in film history—the massive alien mothership.