The Most Realistic War Movie Ever Made

Rating: 10/10 (29 September 1998)

Spielburg's epic of the quest for one man is not so simple. There is much more involved in the story. The first twenty minutes show the horror and brutality of war.
My jaw was wide open. I could not believe it. I had never seen this aspect of war before. I knew about it, but it didn't register. It made me think of all the other battles--Gettysburg--and movements not only in Europe but also in the Pacific. Men died for me, and I took this freedom for granted. After the highly ironic ending I was glued to my seat. I was so touched that I could not move. I could only sit and continue to realize that this really happened. Tom Hanks gives an excellent performance and is greatly assisted by the supporting roles. The score that John Williams composed does not steal the show, but it also adds to the overall impact of the film. The story is only a script, but it is truer to life than ever before. The cinamatography adds to the effect. By seeing war for what it is, (There are no winners)I hope and pray we never go to war in haste again.