A master filmaker comes full circle

Rating: Null/10 (2 August 1998)

Steven Spielberg has directed a masterpiece far surpassing any other of his films. He has proven himself an artist who has domintated his craft to perfection. I, as a movie fan and a Spielberg fan, feared the worst when he directed Schindler's List. A movie of such power and grim reality as Schindler's can only tear the inner-child that has spawned such classics from the man who draws so perfectly from it. Lost World and even Amistad showed nuances of this. Saving Private Ryan has proven that Spielberg is still in control and can wield his Storytelling prowess like a master. The gritty realism and "you are there" style in which Ryan was filmed allows the viewer to experience every sense around him, surpassing ALL other war films that offer only a voyeuristic journey in a glorified battle spectacle. Mr. Spielberg, my hat off to you. I, as a fledgling filmaker, am in awe and consider you one of the film greats. Ryan is an instant classic. Somebody better call the Film Institute and tell them to revise their top 100 list. . .