Empire of the Sun
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- Synopsis
- Based on J.G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, Empire of the Sun stars Christian Bale as a spoiled young British boy, living with his wealthy family in pre-World War II Shanghai. During the Japanese invasion, Bale is separated from his parents....
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- Director(s)
- Steven Spielberg
- Distributor(s)
- Warner Bros.
- MPAA Rating
- PG
- Runtime
- 154 min.
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The New York Times | Janet MaslinAdd Critic to Favorites
A visual splendor, a heroic adventurousness and an immense scope that make it unforgettable.Read the full review
Wall Street Journal | Julie SalamonAdd Critic to Favorites
With an edgy, intelligent script by playwright Tom Stoppard, Mr. Spielberg has made an extraordinary film out of Mr. Ballard's extraordinary war experience. [09 Dec 1987]Read the full review
ReelViews | James BerardinelliAdd Critic to Favorites
Empire 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.Read the full review
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Total Recall: Christian Bale's Best Movies
05/21/09 Ten years ago, Christian Bale was known mainly to fans of early 1990s cult classic Disney musicals -- or as "that guy who was the kid in Empire of the Sun" -- but after spending the early part of his career in movies that either targeted niche audiences (Laurel Canyon, Velvet Goldmine) or failed to connect with mainstream ones (Reign of Fire), Bale has undergone a remarkable leading-man makeover, to the point where he's now not only Batman, but an actor whose mere presence is enough to soothe pre-release fanboy griping about a movie as highly anticipated as this week's... | Rotten Tomatoes -
RIP, J.G. Ballard
04/20/09 Moviefone After a long battle with prostate cancer, British novelist J. G. Ballard passed away in his home in west London on Sunday at the age of 78. | Cinematical.com