A pleasing bit of Spielbergian schmaltz from J.G. Ballard's novel of the same title. Basically a coming of age tale in an internment camp that seems to gild the war with youthful enthusiasm. Notable for featuring a young Christian Bale in the lead role.
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Empire of the Sun has generally received very positive reviews.
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