Empire of the Sun
Empire of the Sun

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Based on J. G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, tells the story of a boy, James Graham, whose privileged life is upturned by the Japanese invasion of Shanghai, December 8, 1941. Separated from his parents, he is eventually captured, and taken to Soo Chow confinement camp, next to a captured Chinese airfield. Amidst the sickness and food shortages in the camp, Jim attempts to reconstruct his former life, all the while bringing spirit and dignity to those around him.... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Empire of the Sun:

Christian Bale
John Malkovich
Miranda Richardson
Nigel Havers
Joe Pantoliano
Leslie Phillips

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Based on J. G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, tells the story of a boy, James Graham, whose privileged life is upturned by the Japanese invasion of Shanghai, December 8, 1941. Separated from his parents, he is eventually captured, and taken to Soo Chow confinement camp, next to a captured Chinese airfield. Amidst the sickness and food shortages in the camp, Jim attempts to reconstruct his former life, all the while bringing spirit and dignity to those around him.

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Slant Magazine - 10/10 by Martyn BamberWhile screenwriter Tom Stoppard supplies a literate script, it’s Spielberg’s peerless command of film technique that drives the film, with the director crafting a number of sequences that function as impressive examples of pure visual storytelling.
Variety - 10/10 by Variety StaffNo special use is made of the talents of Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Joe Pantoliano and the others, so it is up to young English thesp Bale to engage the viewer's interest, which he does superbly.
Antagony & Ecstasy - 10/10 by Tim BraytonThe best mix in his directorial career between typical Spielbergian flourishes of audience-friendly spectacle and seriousness of intent.
Portland Oregonian - 10/10 by Ted MaharAs 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.
Tampa Bay Times - 9/10 by Hal LipperAs 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.
TIME Magazine - 9/10 by Richard CorlissSpielberg has energized each frame with allusive legerdemain and an intelligent density of images and emotions.
The New York Times - 8/10 by Janet MaslinA visual splendor, a heroic adventurousness and an immense scope that make it unforgettable.
Empire - 8/10 by Darren BignellSpielberg's technical ability is very clear, with much to appreciate on close examination.
Wall Street Journal - 8/10 by Julie SalamonEmpire of the Sun remains a solidly engaging story of heroism in the face of adversity, as filtered through the eyes of a boy obsessed with planes and flight.
Empire Magazine - 8/10 by Damon WiseA fine performance from Bale, but the film is definitely an acquired taste.

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