Japanese soldiers, zero fighters, prisoners-of-war, British, prisoner camps, attacks. Ring any bells? I am talking about World War II, which is exactly what this movie is about.
"Empire of the Sun" is another one of Steven Spielberg's wonderful creations. It stars a spoiled young British boy, Jamie, living with his wealthy family in pre-World War II Shanghai. During the Japanese invasion, he is separated from his parents. With the help of a new friend called Basie, he learns to survive without a retinue of servants at his beck and call. …
