NOT the greatest war film ever made

Rating: Null/10 (30 June 2000)

I was dismayed when this film was hailed as the greatest war film ever made. Apart from the first scenes on the beaches it was just another serving up of American tripe. For real gritty realism see "Das Boot" or "The Cruel Sea". Steven Spielberg wasted an excellent opportunity and the film loses its way after the first 30 minutes. The ending is, quite honestly, rubbish ! 9/10 for the first 30 minutes, 2/10 for the rest.