Empire of the Sun

Movie Ranked #674 | 1987 - Biography, Drama, War
A young English boy struggles to survive under Japanese occupation during World War II.
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Best two reviews:
1) TV Guide - 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. (Rating: 88) Read Full Review >
2) Empire - Spielberg's technical ability is very clear, with much to appreciate on close examination. (Rating: 80) Read Full Review >

Worst two reviews:
15) Chicago Reader - The pseudomystical vagueness that seems to be Spielberg's stock-in-trade stifles most of the particularity of the source. (Rating: 50) Read Full Review >
16) Washington Post - Behind the trademark fancy package is a troubling sensibility, too. Spielberg seems unable to come to terms with anything real. (Rating: 30) Read Full Review >
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