Saving Private Ryan review

Rating: 9/10 (2 October 2016)

Steven Spielberg Lived up to his legacy once again when creating this Powerfully moving film. By combining amazing actors, eye opening details, and an absolute genius plot, he creates one of the most iconic films ever. Try sitting through the opening scene of D-Day. Spielberg ingenuity when recreating this event is absolutely perfect. He puts you in the boots of brave soldiers who threw their bodies at the wall of German Nazis gunfire. This draws you into the movie and makes you excited, but nervous to find out what's next for this group of men. This type of plot creates a sense of attachment to Captain Miller (Tom Hanks) and his 2nd Ranger Battalion as they go on what seems like a pointless mission to find missing Private Ryan (Matt Damon). As the film goes on you yourself might even question, is it really worth sending eight experienced men to find this one missing soldier? Spielberg hit the jack pot with his cast. Many of which were in their primes of acting or just starting to be known for their amazing talents. Such as Tom Sizemore (Sergeant Horvath), Vin Diesel (Private Caparzo), Edward Burns (Private Reiben), Matt Damon (Private Ryan), and of course the great Tom Hanks (Captain Miller). Tom Hanks (Captain Miller) is in short, a genius. His ability to be a "utility man" and play almost any role in a movie makes him one of the greatest actors ever, and he doesn't let us down with his astonishing role. Every line he gives draws you into his character, as a weary old Captain who has seen too much for any person to handle, and is ready to go home to his wife. The actors and plot aren't the only things that made this movie amazing. This film also put so much detail into locations, props, and people, and make it a life like war zone. With crumbling structures from constant attack, and overgrown vegetation, creating a sense of abandonment and eeriness. This detail is the most important factor when making such an emotional film. It allows the audience to get that much deeper into the scene and making it that much more believable.
With such a great movie you must be thinking are there any setbacks to why I shouldn't see this amazing film? Sadly, there is one thing you should be ready for. If you can get past constant gore, and a bit of cuss words. I hope you have a lot of time on your hands. This film is 2 hours and 50 minutes. So I hope you're okay with giving up a large chunk of your day, but don't worry! It is beyond worth it. Despite this small complication, Saving Private Ryan is an amazing creation, full of action, drama, and tons of explosions. You will be involved with every second this film has to offer, and with no doubt will want to see it again.