Not realistic

Rating: 4/10 (8 October 2005)

It is very clear to me that Mr. Spielburg has never fought in a war situation. The film did not depict D Day as it was at that time. It is clearly relating to the turn of the century, and would be seen as such.
Many will think that its success is because it is purely a US affair. I thought there were about 16 countries involved, including the defense team. The battle scenes are over dramatized, and no one seems to keep their heads down to avoid being shot, especially the Germans. Also, as usual, the Germans are depicted as being cowardly, stupid and "not obeying the rules".
The whole film is an exercise in American patriotism, as told in American schools. If you must see an American war movie that is realistic, watch Task Force, which is a much more accurate depiction of war. Also, it depicts the Americans getting the worst deal on D Day. Not true. The Germans did.
This film is sometimes chosen as the greatest ever. Not by me. I would dearly love to know if these voting systems are stacked.