Compelling, Moving, Best Child Actor Ever, Story, Artistic
Disadvantages:
Late DVD Region 2 Release
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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This is such a fantastic film sporting child actor at the time Christian Bale who delivers one of the best performances i have ever seen from a minor. The story of a young British child in 2nd World War Japan who loses his parents after a huge riot which he caused through the mischeif you would expect from a child, i won't give too much away...
The story is, for what i can gather is utterly flawless, with no plot-holes or misconceptions of the era. Its moving and character driven around Bale's character and somewhat on John Malkovich's charter "Basie" who you grow to either love or hate throughout the film.
I have no idea why the film wasn't released prior to 2006 on region 2 DVD, considering it was produced back in 1987. It has lost so much of its credibility!
Other performances include the role of John Malcovich whos character is at first a saviour to young Chrisitan Bale, but becomes increasingly unpopular with the audience throughout the film but is still admired by the young and lost Bale. His performance is first rate as a Villain/Lovable Character and as always his comedic/dramatic style of acting is evident here.
The special effects, well i can't really comment on them as their wern't many. As a war film goes as i said it is mainly character driven. There is a nice ending scene involving planes, but i do not want to give the plot away i want you to watch the film!
I recommend buying the DVD from "play" as it is probabaly the best in cheap and fast delivery on DVD's, music etc.
I can't write a lenghty review without giving too many plot points away so i will keep it short and sweet. If you are into war films that make you emotional then "Empire of the Sun" is for you.
10/10
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Soundtrack
Outstanding
How does it compare to others by the same director?
Outstanding
Value for Money
Excellent
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underrated film poignantly follows the World War II adventures of young Jim (a brilliant Christian Bale), caught in the throes of the fall of China. What if you once had...
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