Review of Empire of the Sun (1987) by Leo K — 19 Aug 2008

I knew it was Christian Bale's first film, but the young Ben Stiller in a serious role made me crack a smile.

This review of Empire of the Sun (1987) was written by Leo K on 19 Aug 2008.

Empire of the Sun has generally received very positive reviews.

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