The best war movie ever.

Rating: 10/10 (17 February 1999)

This movie made me realize how horrible war is, and why it is important that we are never involved in another one. As always Spielberg has presented us with such an exciting and involving picture that the experience will not soon be forgotten. There are some stand-out performances in this movie. Tom Hanks puts on an exceptional performance as "Capt. John Miller", trying to keep his men alive as they engage in a mission that even he himself has trouble believing in. Another great performance by a fine young actor named Barry Pepper, as the talented sniper who quotes scripture as he disposes of his enemies. This film grabs a hold of you from the opening scene storming the beach, and doesn't let go until the closing credits and beyond. About the highest endorsement I can give this movie, is that my Grandfather was in the WWII and he saw the film and said that it was as close to being in a war that(hopefully) I would ever get. Kudos to all involved in this amazing motion picture.