THE war film of the 1990s!

Rating: 10/10 (15 August 1999)

The shock of the opening scene is so overwhelming that you don't realize how far into the film you are when it is over. Tom Hanks is a truly fine actor who makes you wish he were your neighbor, your teacher, your friend. The portrayals of the young men in the squad are well done without resorting to melodrama or stereotype. The action and special effects are so good that in many moments I almost believed I was there in combat with those men. What an outstanding tribute to the veterans of World War 2. A wonderful complement to Schindler's List.