Devastating

Rating: Null/10 (14 December 1998)

Devastating film. The landing on Omaha Beach was as realistic as it gets. The sound and the camera angles were superb. Scenes like the inflated dead animals provided a view of war previously unexplored. However, I don´t know how realistic was the freedom given to the German soldier who comes back to haunt the squad and slowly kills Mellish with the knife. That scene was shocking, considering that the other American soldier was slowly drowning in his own blood next to them two, involved in the loudest silence I´ve ever experienced.
Despite a weak plot, I think SPR is an excellent movie, a solid work, and a horrible reminder of the cruelty of war, for those out there who love to WEAR military outfits as a fashion statement and would probably quit three minutes into the battle.
For those who mentioned too much Americanism in the film, sorry. That´s life. As far as I know, this part of the war was an ALL AMERICAN effort, and there´s nothing wrong in saluting once again the flag and the spirit of those who died protecting the freedom Americans enjoy and of which I personally benefited while I lived in the USA. It seems some folks take freedom for granted. I wish you had lived here in Nicaragua during the 80´s. You would understand that spirit much better. If you haven´t experienced lack of freedom -and I´m truly happy for you- try to refrain from making that type of judgement.
All and all, SPR is one the best attempts ever made to portray the horrors of war as sincerely as possible.