The best Spielberg movie of all time unfortunately glides under the radar screen of most viewers.

Rating: 10/10 (26 December 2005)

This is truly Spielberg's best movie. In my opinion, it is one of the best movies of all times. It is a movie so laced with symbolism and incredible imagery that it takes multiple viewings, sometimes in slow motion replay, to catch the significance of it all. The title, "Empire of the Sun" is not about Japan, but about the empire of the SON. This is a story about an amazing young boy, very gifted and a consummate survivor. The movie is about HIS empire that he builds in the midst of incredible adversity. The painting of a couple putting their child to bed and giving "security" is very effectively laced throughout the film. The very capable son seeks this security in earnest. Another special moment is when Jamie sees the incredible light of "Mrs Victor" going into heaven. The symbolic light was from the atomic bomb over Hiroshima, bringing to the "victors" what they sought. This movie is a true classic, unfortunately underrated by so many who have not taken the time to see the symbolism it contains.