Steven Spielberg Reflects on Removing Guns from E.T.

Steven Spielberg, the legendary director of iconic films, such as “Jaws,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” and “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,” recently admitted that he regrets editing out guns from his 1982 classic film “E.T.”

In an interview with Empire magazine, Spielberg said that although he was trying to create a more family-friendly version of the movie, it ultimately removed some important elements from its storyline. He stated that by taking out scenes where guns were used by police officers in pursuit of E.T., viewers were left without a clear understanding of why they had to flee so quickly and why their escape was so urgent at times throughout the movie’s climaxes and plot points.

Spielberg also noted how this decision has impacted other movies since then; filmmakers have become increasingly cautious when dealing with gun violence onscreen due to fear of potential backlash or criticism for including them in their stories – even if they are necessary components for delivering powerful narratives or messages within those works. Despite this regretful oversight on his part, Spielberg still stands behind his decision not to include any gun violence in “ET” as it is still widely regarded as one of the most beloved family films ever made today despite its lack thereof.