Brilliance sold short

Rating: Null/10 (10 November 2003)

What was the Academy thinking in 1988? Had it a little more sense and foresight, Steven Spielberg's 'Empire of the Sun' should have swept the table clean of awards.
It is one of few productions in the history of cinema that uses the backdrop of war to create a meaningful and impacting work of cinema art. And, at least in my opinion, far exceeds 'All Quiet on the Western Front' and 'Saving Private Ryan' , (but does fall short of the impact of Schindler's List)
If you enjoy Cinema Arts, then 'Empire of the Sun' is part of the very basic core of great Cinema and a must see; a early Spielberg Masterpiece.