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Summary: Hail to the sniper!
Review: The most memorable character in fictional history emerges in this brilliant Spielberg movie. This character is not Captain John Miller or even Private James Francis Ryan. It is Private Jackson who is so artistically portrayed by Barry Pepper. Private Jackson epitomizes what we all look for and what Hemingway sought in all of his characters. In Private Jackson, we can evidently see the stoic Heroic Code and the indeliable Freedom Fighter. Private Jackson was the highlight of the movie.
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Summary: Saving Private Ryan
Review: My late father was in the Airborne during the Normandy invasion and this film underplays it if anything. Yes, its first 20 minutes or so are shocking, but this is the way it was, and worse. My father, who was a very brave man in the 82d Airborne, could not recall these times or his comrades who died without having tears in his eyes. I commend Steven Spielberg for this film, it's a treasure.
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Summary: Great Movie!
Review: I watched Saving Private Ryan. I think it is the best war movie I have ever seen. Yes, it is violent and greusome, but it was what WWII was really like. The characters thought and acted like real soldiers, which made the movie come to life. I would recommend this great movie to anyone who likes James Bond type movies.
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Summary: Authentic?
Review: Okay, the whole D-Day scene was great, but as a whole this movie has some knawing little flaws that I just can't get out of my head (and neither can you if you're a history buff like me). I mean, come on, did Spielberg even crack a history book for that final scene? Let's take a little look:i.) The 2nd SS "Das Reich" Division did not enter Normandy until June 10th (the movie's climax takes place on the 7th). ii.) "Das Reich" had no Tiger tanks, only Panthers and Panzer IV's. To the best of my knowledge, they didn't use Marder SPG's either. iii.) The SS don't use any light machine guns. In reality, each infantry squad had 2-3 MG-34's or MG-42's. The whole German infantry stratagy was based around the machine gun. iv.) Do you actually think the SS would just walk blindly into a town without checking for booby traps, enemy numbers etc, etc. Infantry goes in first (very cautiously), then armor. Did they learn nothing from 5 years of constant fighting?
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Summary: Why not available in French on DVD?
Review: This excellent film, of great interest to French speakers and students of French, does not seem to have options for French dialogue and French subtitles. What a tragedy!
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Summary: Excellent movie. Best War movie I have ever Seen.
Review: Saving Private Ryan was the finest, most suspenseful, and overall most realistic war movie I have ever seen. I have had the chance to see some of the actual props and found myself trying to take the bayonet out of the scabbard. I work in military surplus, and am a history hobbyist. I found this movie the most accurate and, by far, best depiction of WWII I have ever seen. A definite must see for anyone and everyone!
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Summary: WOW - So True
Review: After talking to my granddad he said it was the closest to what really happened. He was there. The movie is very intense and you can watch it several times and not see everything there is to see. That makes for a movie to watch over and over and not get bored with it. Just loved the movie. Tom Hanks, once again, was great.
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Summary: An awesome movie
Review: I'm not going to give 5 stars to any movie, just because I'm not reckless with perfect praise, but I'll let you know a few things: First, 'Saving Private Ryan' is the most touching and heart-wrenching war movie I've seen in a long time, mirroring the emotional content of 'Apocalypse Now' (although the latter created more of psychologically disturbing, depression-ridden emptiness of the heart). What most impressed me about the DVD, however, is that is bar-none the BEST quality of any DVD I have seen, EVER. Absolutely brilliant picture quality, ear-piercing sound, this is THE movie to get if you want to fully experience the power of this media format.
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Summary: Excellent war film, but not always consistent
Review: As war films go, this has got to be one of the best. Its battle scenes are realistically frightening, and will make a pacifist out of anyone for at least a few hours afterward. My only complaint is that the first 15 minutes make you believe that the entire movie will continue to be a war movie. Technically, it is because we're at war throughout the entire film, but the movie wanders a bit, sometimes becoming too slow to keep your mind from wandering as well. It's as if Spielberg couldn't decide exactly what type of movie he wanted to make. As far as the rest of the film goes, the character's stories are believable and compelling, except for (ironically) Ryan himself but I wish the film was able to retain the same intensity as when it began. However, in the long run, it's a well put-together piece of filmmaking that will certainly change your views about WW2 & war in general.
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Summary: Most accurate portrayal of war; better than Thin Red Line
Review: This is much better than the Thin Red Line (also a decent movie) and it is by far the most realistic portrayal of war ever put on film. Spielberg puts you right in the action with the soldiers... it features a stellar cast and awe-inspiring lead performances by Hanks and Damon.
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