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Other Than the Fireworks Scene, ‘Empire of Light’ Leaves a Dim Impression

The director, Sam Mendes, seems to feel something for these characters, but conveys little beside a figurative ‘sorry.’

Olivia Colman in ‘Empire of Light.’
Olivia Colman in ‘Empire of Light.’ Parisa Taghizadeh, via Searchlight Pictures
MARTIN TSAI

MARTIN TSAI

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