rate an 80's classic- empire of the sun.

[Hap Hapablap]

happened to by accident watch this today on GO. wouldve thought it was a usual spielberg tripe but i was incredibly moved by the movie. would have to be one of spielbergs best movies.

the movie has bale as a 13 year old as the main protagonist and he pulls it off so well its no wonder hes had a few unusual roles in certain films simply because he can do it.

anyone agrees with this or im the lone sheep here?:D

[Slacker]

Haven't seen it for a very long time but I vividly remember that mustang strafing scene. Thought that scene was visually brilliant.

Very sad movie too, whe his parents find him again he is a bit different person and old before his time.

Finally, thought Spielberg was very kind to the japanese war machine in china.

[Gasometer]

If I recall it was one of his first attempts at an Oscar but was not to be...nominated for 6 it missed out and went poorily at the box office...seems to be a good stepping stone to 'Schindlers List'.