My favourite film ever

Rating: 10/10 (13 April 1999)

I cannot put into words how great I think this movie is. I first saw it when I was 11 (I'm now 22) and it made an incredibly lasting impression.
Spielberg has made some bad films... Amistad and The Lost World spring to mind. He's also made some very good films... Saving Private Ryan, Schindler's List. However, my personal favourite of his is this film, and it is one which very few people know about.
Based on the experiences of the author, J.G. Ballad, this movie is incredibly moving, and contains the most wonderful visuals, acting and score I have ever seen. I find it laughable that Christian Bale did not get an Oscar, let alone a nomination for his performance, surely one of the most assured performances by a child actor - he carries the film on his shoulders.
The cinematography is superb - those who have seen the film will understand will understand the air pilot salute shot, at the exact midpoint of the movie; and the score is beautiful.
I could go on for ever about this movie, but I won't. If you haven't seen this movie, do so - it is extremely good.