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It's hard to deny Steven Spielberg's importance in Hollywood's history. For five decades now, the famous filmmaker has directed some of the biggest critical and financial hits of all time, including E.T., Jurassic Park and War of the Worlds.
Anthony Hopkins is the main standout in this film, with his performance as former President John Quincy Adams garnering him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards. He absolutely deserved the nomination, with his extended monologue towards the end of the film being an excellent showcase of his talents. Another highlight is the performance of Djimon Hounsou as Cinqué, a slave who hardly speaks any English, yet who is also one of the film's most memorable characters.
While it may not be Spielberg's most action-packed film, it does feature some notable performances. Tom Hanks is perfect as lawyer James B. Donovan, the man in charge of negotiations between the U.S. and the Soviets. He is tough and pushy when he needs to be, but equally light-hearted when the script requires it, allowing him to be likable, but still believable as a lawyer and man running negotiations on behalf of America.
Release Date December 8, 2021 Director Steven Spielberg Cast Ansel Elgort , Rita Moreno , Luke Whoriskey , Ariana DeBose , David Alvarez , David Alvarez Runtime 156 Main Genre Musical Writers Tony Kushner , Arthur Laurents , William Shakespeare Expand 6 'Jaws' Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss Jaws was only Spielberg's second theatrical release, yet it completely redefined blockbuster filmmaking when it came out in 1975.
The easiest member of the cast to point out is Tom Hanks, who makes his first appearance in a Spielberg film as Captain John Miller. He brilliantly balances the lighter side of Miller's personality with his darker aspects, and effectively portrays the inner-conflict that his character feels over several of the major choices he is forced to make. Matt Damon also appears as the titular Private Ryan, and while he isn't in much of the movie, his performance still makes an impression.
One of the most notable things about Empire of the Sun is the fact that it was a young Christian Bale's second film appearance. Despite his young age, Bale delivers a breathtaking performance that depicts the complete transformation of James as a result of the trauma and hardship he experiences in the internment camp. John Malkovich is also outstanding as Basie, a conman and the closest thing James has to a mentor while in the camp.
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