melodrama

Rating: 5/10 (21 June 2004)

I am tempted to trash this movie because of all the pathetic ratings claiming this to be the best war movie of all time. It is actually pretty good, typical Spielberg mass-market melodrama (and yes, with an appallingly one-sided perspective).
But you have seen it already, right?? Before getting all emotional, think about the far-fetched premise of the movie (and don't say it was based on a real story, the Sullivan brothers story is different after the first line), the silly fight between the (previously released) diabolical German and the Jewish US soldier, etc.
Then go see some other good war films (Gallipoli and Das Boot are among my favorites). If you are objective and over 18, my guess is you will agree that SPR will not stand the test of time