Review of Empire of the Sun (1987) by Alison L — 11 Oct 2008

This is one of the most underrated movies I've ever seen.

This review of Empire of the Sun (1987) was written by Alison L on 11 Oct 2008.

Empire of the Sun has generally received very positive reviews.

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