There’s been disagreement about John Carpenter’s science fiction film—a story of love alongside a cautionary tale about humanity—even since its release, but for those who connect with it, the impact lingers. It's a beautiful movie featuring Jeff Bridges in an exceptional performance as an extraterrestrial forming a partnership with Karen Allen to journey across country to a Nevada crater where he’ll be retrieved by his own people and returned home. The alien assumes human form, specifically that of Allen’s late husband, and much of the film's humor arises from his attempts to adjust to human ways—their language, food, customs, and romantic practices. However, a serious undercurrent consistently runs beneath the surface. He arrived on Earth at the request of information contained within Voyager One, but now government officials want him for purposes that aren’t entirely ethical, so this unlikely pair, bonding as they evade capture, must constantly outwit those pursuing them. The film incorporates suspense through its chase sequences and also includes some truly gorgeous moments, one of which is sure to elicit a joyful reaction from animal enthusiasts. The core idea is admittedly thin, and borrowing elements from *E.T.* and *Close Encounters* didn’t help the movie when critics assessed it, but the emotional impact is considerable; you can't help but be invested in these characters. Jack Nitzsche's synthesizer-driven soundtrack is a science fiction masterpiece. A significantly underrated entry in Carpenter’s filmography, *Starman* would appreciate an opportunity to be seen if only audiences would dedicate some time to it. 8.5/10

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