written by tommyboy97 on 04/09/2011
Very Very good film awsome acting with some very good actors the final fight scene is very impressive is a pretty long film but not long enough for me if you havent seen this film id definatly reccomend you watch it .Very impressive
written by bendeschaad on 05/12/2010
Saving Private Ryan is the best War movie I have seen. Very realistic and detailed right down to the German and American service coats. The premise of locating one individual named "Ryan" would seem not conducive to a great movie but Spielberg does a terrific job. The movie uses special effects with movement (just prior to action scenes the actors move a little more quickly) which enhances the overall effect of the movie. The movie ends in a non-traditional, realistic, way which is refreshing. Saving Private Ryan depicts WW II in a dramatic fashion. I highly recommend this movie.
written by The Tattonator on 12/11/2009
Another epic movie. Tom Hanks's role is perfect as the platoon leader in this WW2 movie.
Among the best parts is the landing at Omaha beach on D-Day, and, at the start, Veteran (Private) Upham remembering the war grave of his commanding Captain (played by Tom Hanks).
Fighting scenes are pretty realistic (and graphic) so it fits in with the setting of a WW2 theme (let's face it, WW2 was NOT all fun war games).
This is a remarkable film that you never get bored of, and will watch again & again.
written by glenc on 30/10/2009
Brilliant film. Im quite into the war film genre, and I must say that after films like Apocolypse Now I didnt thing any of the more modern films would cut the mustard, but Saving Private Ryan is definitely an exception to that.
Its the sort of film you really want to watch again. Its the exact right mix of action footage, indepth character potrayal and excellent plot
I doubt many haven't seen it, but if you're one of them, and you even remotely like this genre, its a must see in my opinion
written by Taylott on 23/10/2009
Awesome movie! Saving Private Ryan is one of those movies that when you've finished watching it, you're sat on your sofa with your mouth wide open, thinking to yourself that was amazing.
Right from the start you're thrown into the harrowing reality of what those service men went through during World War 2.
The action scenes are incredible, sometimes too realistic, but designed in a way to really make you think and appreciate the harsh environment of war.
The story detailing the rescue mission for Private Ryan is well written, and Tom Hanks plays a superb part. If you haven't seen this movie, set aside a few hours and get stuck in.
written by on 16/03/2009
Saving Private Ryan is so realistic, it shows the harshess and reality of warfare. They were not afraid to show blood and gore, because that's what you saw back then. It wasn't pretty. I love the quote:'And I quote, I pray that our heavenly father may have swayed the anguish of this tragic loss and I leave you with only the cherrished memory of the loved and lost. I Love the movie and can watch it a thousand Times over! Love It!
written by on 25/11/2008
I've seen the movie 3 times...I love it, it's the best movie next to Band Of Brothers. how good they made all the tigers at the end was amazing. Favourite character is definitely the sniper!
written by miller101 on 26/08/2007
I love Saving Private Ryan but one quote in the movie written by Abraham Lincoln
'And I quote, I pray that our heavenly father may have swayed the anguish of this tragic loss and I leave you with only the cherrished memory of the loved and lost.
most sincerely and respectably, Abraham Lincoln.
written by rds1 on 09/03/2007
This is an utterly, utterly brilliant film.
The way it is filmed, i.e. as if you are there as a soldier, is ultra-realistic and so are the special effects. I think for realism this is the best war film. When the Allied troops have just landed and are trying to take the beach you watch through the eyes of a soldier and see people in front of you having a conversation, and suddenly there is an explosion and the guy's arm is gone and he starts screaming! It is amazingly realistic.
I think the film tailed off at the end a bit to be honest, and I didn't like the fact that Tom Hanks' character died but this doesn't really detract from the fact that this is a brilliant film and a totally unique cinematic experience. This is definitely a film to see.
One last point, this film takes all the perceived glamour out of war, i.e. the knife fight near the end (people who have seen it probably know what I mean) which is a bit unusual I think and this fact adds to the experience of this blockbuster film.
written by Wrench on 16/03/2006
Saving Private Ryan is a none stop edge of your seat film. The actual length of the film felt like minutes because it flowed so well. A typical Tom Hanks masterpiece!
written by 1kjeah on 07/03/2006
Saving Private Ryan deeply moved me, and I really began to see the reality and harshness of war. The way this movie is done is unlike any other war movie I've seen before. Tom Hanks does a wonderful job in the search for private Ryan, and his crew that accompanies him does a fine job of portraying ragged soldiers. The troop must find Private Ryan and bring him back to his mother before he is killed like the other 2 of his brothers.
Great action and music. Nothing seems unrealistic or fake.
Buy this movie for an inspiring war movie, and you will never regret it.
written by DJ Big Boy on 14/10/2004
Saving Private Ryan is by far the best war film ever. The film has the best effects in any war film I've seen and the main actor Tom Hanks suits the perfect role as well as an appearence from Vin Diesel. This film is highly addictive and has the best effects ever. The film can be put on 5.1 digital surround sound which makes the room rumble! By far the best film ever made and represents one of the greatest days in history: D-Day!
written by joey. on 17/03/2002
Saving Private Ryan has to be one of the best war movies I have ever seen. It has a good story line and it has the gore of war (unlike most war movies!) without going over the top and making you want to turn off the sound or something. Overall I think this is a very succesful film and I will continue watching it.
written by QuakerPete. on 21/12/2001
Oh no, not another American sanitised war movie where the good guy always wins - WRONG!
From the harrowing opening scenes on D-Day as the American troops were massacred before they even got off their landing craft . . . to the final conflict in the French town, you couldn't help but feel as though you were experiencing their fear and pain.
Prisoners weren't always taken; wounds weren't always nice and clean - you suspect that this film came close to how it really was. And yet the film didn't set out to shock, but had shocking parts to it - the absolute knowledge in the hand-to-hand fighting that one of the Americans was slowly being killed.
In all of this, however, there was a story of good - saving one man's life after all his brothers had been killed in action . . . step up Tom Hanks . . . brilliant actor.
A must see film!
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