Spielberg does it again... And I'm not talking Dinosaurs

Rating: 10/10 (28 August 2000)

The only thing that keeps me from disliking Spielberg is his ability to step away from the block buster dollar signs, and go back to the place where movie-making is still dignified. It is as if he doesn't care if it makes money, as long as he can replenish his commitment to being a 'story-teller' every now and then with something strong and poignant. Now mind you, I have a personal reason to loving this movie, and that is because I grew up in Europe, and heard first hand stories from a ninety year old woman about the german occupation. Despite the gore, which did not deter me from my meal (we were at a cinema pub) the movie gives the new generations a good look at what true war. Not smart bombs and such, but real war, and real people. It is a super movie, but that is stating the obvious. Personally, I would like to thank Mr. Spielberg for reminding the world what the costs of war can be -- and how devastating WWII was for the people of Europe and the Allied forces. A++ for the flick, and a big tip of the hat to Mr. S.S.