"Empire of the Sun" Movie Review

Japanese soldiers, zero fighters, prisoners-of-war, British, prisoner camps, attacks. Ring any bells? I am talking about World War II, which is exactly what this movie is about. "Empire of the Sun" is another one of Steven Spielberg's wonderful creations. It stars a spoiled young British boy, Jamie, living with his wealthy family in pre-World War II Shanghai. During the Japanese invasion, he is separated from his parents. With the help of a new friend called …

…as compared to the rest of the children crowding around him, leading you to wonder what is so different about what Jamie had to go through that the other children did not. This spoils the film a little, making it look fake and surreal. When considered on the whole, Empire of the Sun is a movie that is definitely worth watching. Once again, Steven Spielberg has worked his magic and another good movie is born.