Really makes you appreciate.

Rating: 8/10 (5 June 2009)

To tell you the truth; I didn't know much about WW2 other than what I read in books at school. But this film really puts you there. How they were able to take control of a beach wired to explode really makes you appreciate my freedom. I just thought I'd start with that.
Overall, this is an excellent movie. It really has a forties feel to it and it's really intense. From storming the beach in Normandy to the final battle. It's was good, but don't be fooled. The story itself; didn't actually happen. It was a fictional story mixed into a REAL event. We don't see this much. Titanic anybody? But the story worked.
The plot is about a Squad of eight people trying to find the last remaining "Ryan" who's three brothers died so they can send him home. There's a lot of good battle scenes along the way. It might not be good for the faint of heart. I read that they actually used real amputees for when people got their legs blown off. So, be warned.
Overall, I'd say this is a great film. Stephen Spielberg directing. Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Paul Giamonti and Vin Diesel were in the mix. If you're into action, history or have a good heart; I suggest watching this. This film will break you down and make you feel for the people who put their lives down for your freedom.
I give it an 8/10.