NOT up to Saving Private Ryan

Rating: 5/10 (31 August 1999)

This movie was too moody and introspective about the conduct of war, and becomes draggy and boring. It concentrates too much upon showing the fear of the men---yes, there is FEAR, but the vast majority of soldiers go on. And, from time to time, the movie degenerates into a travelogue. The Director was going wild with imagery. Basically, The Thin Red Line isn't a patch on Saving Private Ryan.