The best war movie I've seen in a long time

Rating: Null/10 (22 November 1998)

This is a masterpiece! After Schindler's List, Mr. Spielberg may have created the next BIG Oscar winner.
I would venture to add that if SPR fails to win more Oscars than that pathetic excuse for a multiple Oscar winner Titanic, then I say the members of the Academy board should all just resign.
First, the bad things: Although Mr. Spielberg showed both sides of the story and the atrocities committed by each, you can't help but notice the obvious American bias this movie has. That flying American flag before the closing credits sure proclaimed to the world that America is King!
I also can't help but point out the flawed way by which the film relied on the flashback vehicle. The movie was seen through the eyes of one of those involved, but the thing is, he never had first hand knowledge of some of the events that transpired. It could have been better if two men met in the cemetery and recalled the events.
Although Tom Hanks' acting once again shows through, the movie did not quite fully utilize his wonderful gift. Ditto for Matt Damon's character. Tom Sizemore's was actually better.
In any event, the portrayal of the horrors which occurred during such a sad and terrible event effectively makes Mr. Spielberg's film a classic. It not only is a poignant and honest film, but is also a voice for "documentary-type" films. The cinematography was fantastic and the pacing dramatic. If you haven't seen it yet, I urge you to do so. If you have, then go back and see it again. I know I will.