I concur with the other comment(s), and would add that Karen Allen puts on an excellent supporting performance as Jenny Hayden. Starman enables us to look upon our world and ourselves with fresh eyes, and we know as we are watching this film that despite our intentions to the best, that we would undoubtedly exploit an alien lifeform much as we exploit each other and the animal kingdom with which we share the Earth. It sends a message also about healing and grieving, and is all around one of Carpenter's best.
