Profound, moving, and a reminder to thank the Veterans.

Rating: 10/10 (26 April 2003)

I watched this film for the first time. Initially, seeing the headlines and the trailers, I expected a typical wartime drama. Plenty of blood, guts, heroics, and swearing. Well, naturally, that was included. Spielberg brought the reality of war to the screen. Remember, ladies and gentlemen, it may be a movie, but this is something that real boys went through. Something our troops today are going through right now in different nations across the world.
I felt that the film asked us all a question: Is our life and the way we live our life, worth the sacrifices that past generations of Veterans fought for and gave their lives for? Are we worth their sacrifice? It is a reminder that our freedom, the freedoms we take for granted, even forget, came with a very heavy price. A price we will continue to pay until the entire world can agree to respect the freedom of each and every soul on this earth.
The film was wonderful, and it left an impact on me, as was its intention. It had a powerful storyline and was amazingly well directed. Even the look and style of the cinematography was superb. I rented it, but I will be looking into buying it. It's a story that we should all be reminded of every once awhile. Even if you do not prefer war dramas, at least remember the story and remember the brave men and women who strive every day to keep us free.