Review of Empire of the Sun (1987) by Kevin M. W — 31 May 2016
Perhaps the best Spielberg film ever, this war drama has a large cast but focuses on mainly one character, a boy out of his familiars. Malkevich plays an.
American, capitalism uncaged, for whom the war is primarily an opportunity for gain. Richardson is a British socialite, forced against her will to look at real life and none too happy about it. And Bale, the star, is a Brit of privilege too, but barely manages to make do. This piece had two things against it as I went in, Spielberg and Bale, but both rise above their comfort zones to deliver an exceptional story.
This review of Empire of the Sun (1987) was written by Kevin M. W on 31 May 2016.
Empire of the Sun has generally received very positive reviews.
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