Review of Empire of the Sun (1987) by Ted Mahar for Portland Oregonian — 30 May 2001
As Jim, Bale delivers a stunning performance; he appears in virtually every frame and truly seems to grow over the course of the film from a coddled rich child to a calculating, almost feral creature who will ally himself with whoever wields the most power in a given situation.
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This review of Empire of the Sun (1987) was written by Ted Mahar and published by Portland Oregonian on 30 May 2001.
Empire of the Sun has generally received very positive reviews.
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