Amistad (film)
1997
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Spielberg is a good storyteller with a good tale to tell. But it never really adds up to anything. What statement does Spielberg want to make about Jim, if any? That dreams are important? That survival is a virtue? The movie falls into the trap of so many war stories, and turns horror into nostalgia. The process is a familiar one.
Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/15/23 Full Review matthias s "Empire of the Sun" is a visually stunning and emotionally powerful film that tells the story of a young...
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TOP CRITIC. [Stephen Spielberg's] graduation to grown-up film-making. Full Review | Aug 18, 2022. Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) A sublime fable about childhood in contact with war where...
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8/10. An Underrated Classic. JoshuaMHetu 21 November 2019. In 1987 Steven Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun" opened to mixed reviews and disappointing box office returns. But the film's reputation has grown with time, and it's now rightfully considered an underrated Spielberg classic.
Dec 11, 2018 · By Duane Byrge. December 11, 2018 6:33am. Photofest. On Dec. 11, 1987, Warner Bros. unveiled Steven Spielberg’s 152-minute World War II-era drama Empire of the Sun in theaters. The film...
62. User Score Generally Favorable Based on 120 User Ratings. 7.7. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Add My Review. Where to Watch. Amazon ($2.89) All Watch Options. View All. Christian Bale. Jim. John Malkovich. Basie. Miranda Richardson. Mrs. Victor. Nigel Havers. Dr. Rawlins. Joe Pantoliano. Frank Demarest. Leslie Phillips. Maxton.
The film received positive reviews, with praise towards Bale's performance, the cinematography, the visuals, Williams's score and Spielberg's direction. However, the film was not initially a commercial success, earning only $22 million at the US box office, although it eventually more than recouped its budget through revenues in foreign markets ...
