A review from DVDFILE on ET 2 disk set and Box Set

Video: How Does The Disc Look?

"Both ... include the 1982 cut as well as the 2002 re-release, and surprise, surprise, both look quite good." They.. "feature the same two transfers. However, there are noticeable differences between the two... The result? A close call, and a question not so much of better or worse, but the same yet different."

"the 2002 cut" features "the new effects... and about 5 minutes of additional footage, while the original 1982 theatrical cut includes all the original material feared lost forever by fans: the original Universal opening logo, the guns, the "terrorist" line, even the correct music cues altered for the 2002 release. Just as much of a relief is that both transfers are ... exceptionally clean and free from fading... Each is at 1.85:1 widescreen and anamorphically encoded. Blacks are excellent on both, with vibrant colors and no excessive noise... some grain... the film retains a hazy, muted look... this is consistent with the intended look of the picture and every theatrical showing I've ever seen.

"The 1982 version looks more film-like, dark and smooth, but also less artificial and "pumped up." Shadow delineation also can be superior on the 1982 version, not suffering from the high contrast and sharp falloff of the 2002 version.... with very nice colors, smooth and stable hues, and an overall sharp look.