War what is it good for?.... An amazing film.

Rating: 10/10 (11 April 2001)

I commend Steven Spielberg on this spectacular movie. Saving Private Ryan is, or at least it should be, one of the best war films ever created. From the beginning and until the end of the movie i hardly blinked (or even breathed during some scenes). One of the reasons which made me appreciate this film more is that i saw it with my grandfather... who happens to be a veteran of WW2. Even though he wasn't at Omaha Beach, or even saw as much action as the men in the movie did, i could tell how he felt by looking at how he watched the movie with his eyes and how his posture was. This movie was also one of the only movies i have ever seen him not fall asleep during. That is only one of the many good reasons why this film was enthralling. The characters were also well picked despite the fact that alot of the actors in this movie were actors that don't star in many films. Not only that but Spielberg made these actors live as actual soldiers lived at that time so that they would get the feel of how a soldier really felt. Tom Hanks was also phenomenal for his part (as always)and each other actor acted so well that you feel terrible when one of them gets killed or hurt because you like each one of these soldiers... err uhh actors i mean. The cinematography was top notch and that goes for costumes,sound,graphics,backgrounds, and any other things that would make a movie worth seeing over and over again. Of course this film isn't for everyone... especially those of you who are squeamish or sensitive and this probably isn't for children either. But for those of you who are in the mood to see an amazing, well-done, action packed, heart felt, movie then rent this one anytime. Oh yeah this is also one of those movies that are alot greater on big-screen.. if you know what i mean. Enjoy every scene!!!