The greatest movie ever made.

Rating: Null/10 (7 September 1998)

If I was asked to write a one sentence review of Saving Private Ryan, it would have to be this: Saving Private Ryan is the single greatest movie ever made. Quite simply, no other film has personally moved, inspired, educated, and brought me to tears like Saving Private Ryan did.

Nearly every single element of the film is perfect. Spielberg's direction is unbelievable, Hanks' performance is probably the greatest that I have ever witnessed, and the story and script are awe-inspiring. I could go on and on, but you probably get the point. Saving Private Ryan is unbelievable, and you should immediately go to see if you haven't had the opportunity to do so.
Saving Private Ryan is rated R for extreme violence and a heavy dosage of profanity. The MPAA actually considered giving it and NC-17 due to the extreme realism that it portrays. Fortunately, however, they didn't. Every single American, no matter what the age, should be required to see this movie. Don't let the strong rating and its respective reasons scare you away. The insight into war that this movie portrays is unsurpassed. See it on the big screen while you can.