Getting ready for the next step in our evolution; meetings Aliens

1951: The Day The Earth Stood Still

'From Out Of Space... A Warning And An Ultimatum'

A space traveller and his indestructable robot 'Klaatu' arrive at the White House bearing a peace offering; a device that will solve world hunger.  Unfortunately the Military decides they better shoot first and ask questions later.  The result is a robot who better hear the right three words soon or he will carry out plan 'B'; the destruction of the planet.

1977: Close Encounters Of The Third Kind

'We are not alone.'

Richard Dryfuss is a power worker who is called out to investigate a power failure.  After being scanned by a UFO his mashed potatoes take on a new significance.  Piling them up on his plate he announces: "this means something".  His wife is not amused.  she packs up the kids and leaves him.  Meanwhile he builds a mountain in his living room. At least when he goes to make contact with the Mother ship and military does try to stop him, one Scientist helps him get on the ship.  No one is killed this time.

1979: Alien

'In space no one can hear you scream.'

Reality check.  Just when you thought it was safe to go back into outer space, here they come.  They hatch inside us.  They burst out of our stomachs.  They have acid for blood and they don't plan to take yes for an answer.  Better alert the military again.

1982: E.T. The Extraterrestrial

'His adventure on Earth.'

Spielberg makes us feel warm and fuzzy with a cute advanced horticultural Space traveller who knows to stay away from adults and work with kids.  When E.T. phoned home we all wanted to lend him the dime and help out. Hey maybe these Alien guys are okay after all.