Exceeds all expectations.

Rating: 10/10 (23 August 2002)

What a movie,never before has a movie enthralled me as much as this masterpiece of film making,from the horrific opening 25 minute sequence,to the directors emphasis on the psychological effects that war has on such young lives,to the most stunningly realised locations,you could actually be forgiven for thinking you are watching a documentary on World War 2. The performances are also breathtaking,from the criminally underrated acting skills of Giovanni Ribisi,to the first noteworthy appearance of Vin Diesel,through to the Box Office heavyweight muscle of the the lead,Tom Hanks,of whom we now take for a granted quality performances. From the first minute,right through to its heart-wrenching,almost cruel ending,this,to my mind is the greatest war film ever made,in fact,forget that,it is quite simply one of the best movies ever made,and makes a welcome addition to any film fans collection.