Placing ET at number three suggests it is Spielberg's best film - indeed that's what Spielberg says himself. But, I would definitely put Close Encounters (did that even make the top 100?) and Jaws ahead of it.

Larkin, Cork, Ireland

Sam Bailey is right in what he says. It was a film of its time but great? come off it, and Spielberg's best effort? Hardly.

Andrew Harrison, Holmfirth, UK

wasn't the original screenplay for ET written by satyajit ray?

shammi huda, dhaka, bangladesh

With any list you will certainly foster discussion and disagreement but #3? Spielberg has made a lot of better movies.

Bill Brandt, Sacramento, USA

E.T. is not a good movie. I can see why people gush over it, but I watch it objectively and see nothing but cheap sentimentality. If you want to put it on a Top 100 list, go ahead, but don't put it this high.

Sam Bailey, Florida,

I agree with Thomas - If you're gogin to give number 3 slot to a film that had a huge impact on children and had a memorable soundtrack, you have to go for star wars, but really to put ET 12 places above apocalypse now is bizarre.

Cam, dubai,

Sounds like a couple of bitter individuals. A soundtrack is one powerful element of a succesful movie, as is proper framing, emotive acting, pacing, intuitive directing, and so forth. My memory of E.T. is one of a theatre full of tears and elation, from people of all ages. Art should move you.

Paul Johnston, Ottawa, Canada

ET was all soundtrack and little substance. People get carried away when they hear all of that loud "emotional" music and forget that this is a mediocre film at best.

Sam, Englewood, NJ, US

I cant believe that a cheesy 80s popcorn flick made number 3 on your list, but neither "Mister Roberts" nor "Bridge on the River Kwai" are anywhere to be seen.

Thomas, New York City, USA