Review of Empire of the Sun (1987) by Blanky A — 25 May 2010
Usually, it is thought that the term "flawed masterpiece" is an oxymoron. Of course, there are always exceptions to a rule, and "Empire of the Sun" is one such exception - it is a flawed masterpiece without negating itself.
The themes, the majesty of the visual compositions, and Christian Bale´s performance will remain permanently with the viewer. Despite the film´s obvious flaws, you get the chance to see Spielberg working towards "Schindler´s List," "Saving Private Ryan," and "A.
I." As the saying goes, it´s not the goal that offers satisfaction - rather, it is in the journey towards a goal that one finds intrinsic rewards. "Empire of the Sun" is Spielberg´s journey towards dramatic effectiveness.
This review of Empire of the Sun (1987) was written by Blanky A on 25 May 2010.
Empire of the Sun has generally received very positive reviews.
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