What does Mr. Spielberg want us to think?

Rating: 4/10 (3 November 1998)

:-) I can't imagine that anyone who has seen this film will still think "... cool guys" about some characters (like in other war movies eg Platoon); every human being will realize that war is one of the most awful things on earth!
:-( But I don't like that Mr. Spielberg wants to manipulate our thoughts:
:-( The one who kisses his cross before he enters the battle does survive. DOES RELIGION PROTECT ONESELF?
:-( The German Soldier who is saved by Tom Hanks - because the American soldiers killed only when they had to (?) - kills him at the end of the film. Is it that easy?
Best moment of the film: The children and grandchildren of the old man (the saved Ryan) look at him with BLANK LOOKS at the war monument understanding NOTHING AT ALL of his feelings.