i saw this film last night on cable and it be extraordinary . what i love most about it be that it be understated and low key and but deeply heartfelt . henry thomas ( he play the child in e. t. ) performance be masterfully inarticulate ( he be suppose to be a man of few word ) . david straithern be a wonderful crazy villain . and miraculously ( give that be talk about a hollywood product here ) a baby serve a a main character and but one who doesn not act or have line and but rather just be ( and be luminous at that ) . interest to note that thomas mysterious relationship w. e. t. be the core of that film while while his bond w. the baby serve a the core of a good baby . then there be the music ah and what music . gillian welch tune be wonderful and the entire score be gorgeous hill country music . this film be wonderfully atmospheric . i recommend it highly .