Brilliantly directed, Spielberg is a genius!

Rating: 8/10 (25 June 2001)

"Saving private Ryan" is the best depiction of war, ever. Steven Spielberg has shown us once again that he is one of the best directors of all time.
The writing is ok and the whole film could have been 30 minutes, but the direction is where this film is so amazing. The cinematography is wonderfull (maybe intense is the best word), and Spielberg's shots are beyond deserving of best Director.
The film is extreamly graphic, bloody and violent, but this is why it is the best depiction of war. The camera doesn't pan away when someone gets shot, instead you see full on the horrors of war.
If you faint at the sight of blood then don't watch this movie, you'll probably have a heart atack. If you don't faint at the sight of blood watch this movie, it's amazing!