I always watch the theatrical cut of CLOSE ENCOUNTERS.
Simply put, the Special Edition removes some scenes from the theatrical cut, adds an alternate scene at the home and adds an extended ending where he goes in to the mothership and you see inside. The worst version!
The directors cut re instates some scenes from the theatrical cut, keeps the alternate scene at the home, adds a new ship dumped in the desert and restores the theatrical cut ending.
Stick with the theatrical cut. It's the best.
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